Mahogany veneer tea table, Louis XV style – Early 20th century

This Louis XV style tea table captivates with the grace of its curved legs, adorned with gilded bronze drops featuring garlands of fruit, ribbons, and leafy scrolls, emblematic motifs of the 18th-century ornamental repertoire. The eye is then drawn to the warm softness of the mahogany veneer, whose deep hue highlights the oval silhouette of the piece. The upper top, delicately encircled by a gallery, is darkened by a pink marble veined with white, whose luminous shades add a precious and refined touch. Below, a second, larger top, also bordered by a gallery, offers an elegant additional surface and is distinguished by its two side handles that emphasise the convivial purpose of this small salon piece. The veneer arranged in a butterfly wing pattern changes tones depending on the light. The whole, with a subtle balance between decorative richness and the finesse of the lines, perfectly embodies the graceful and refined spirit of the Louis XV style. Period: Early 20th century. Restored in our cabinetmaking workshop. Finish: French Polish & Wax. 559V.