18th Century Louis XVI Walnut Table With Fluted Carvings

This authentic late 18th century Louis XVI table is a refined example of provincial French craftsmanship, constructed in a beautiful combination of solid walnut and warm fruitwood. Made during the reign of Louis XVI, the piece showcases the elegant neoclassical vocabulary of the period: deeply carved fluted legs, a harmonious apron with repeating vertical motifs, and a restrained yet sophisticated silhouette typical of rural interpretations of Parisian design.

The tabletop, composed of walnut and fruitwood boards, retains an honest, time-worn patina with natural wear, historical marks, and age-related movement in the timber—all consistent with a true 18th-century surface. The original hinged top, a charming provincial feature, reveals the early joinery and highlights the table’s long and well-preserved life. Certain structural elements may have been reinforced during the 19th century, as is common for functional country furniture, without altering the authenticity of its Louis XVI character.

Rich in texture, graceful in proportion, and full of genuine period charm, this versatile table serves beautifully as a dining table, writing desk, or statement piece in both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Dimensions

• Open (square): 150 × 150 cm

• Closed: 150 cm (L) × 75 cm (W)

• Height: 78 cm