Bernard Molitor, “greek Style” Pedestal Table Stamped From The Louis XVI Period.

Elegant and rare mahogany and mahogany veneer pedestal table, Louis XVI period, stamped by the famous cabinetmaker Bernard Molitor (1755-1833). The circular top, set with an ebony inlay, rests on a turned and fluted shaft, supported by a tripod base with curved and fluted legs, ending in a Greek scroll pattern. The so-called "Greek" leg, which appeared at the end of the 18th century, is characterized by an inverted console shape, evoking both the antique pilaster and the architectural volute. Directly inspired by the archaeological heritage of Greco-Roman excavations, this motif was disseminated by the great collections of models of the neoclassical period, notably by Percier and Fontaine, in their work Recueil de décorations intérieures (1798-1801).

Taken up by the greatest Parisian cabinetmakers, the Greek foot symbolizes the transition from Louis XVI furniture to the Directory and the Consulate, where the antique became the dominant decorative language.
In Bernard Molitor, this vocabulary translates into a search for balance and sobriety, combined with high quality of execution.

Louis XVI period.
Stamped B.Molitor

Very good condition.
Restored by an expert cabinetmaker.

An identical pedestal table, also stamped B.Molitor, kept at the Wallace Collection in London

Dimensions
Height: 78.5 cm
Diameter: 79 cm

Bernard Molitor
Received master in 1787, was one of the most renowned cabinetmakers of his time. Based in Paris, he worked for a prestigious clientele, including Queen Marie-Antoinette, and established himself as one of the major representatives of French cabinetmaking at the end of the 18th century. His works, always marked by a high quality of execution and a demanding choice of woods, testify to a taste that is both elegant and timeless.

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