"Exquisite Directoire Bedside Table In Mahogany With Copper Inlay, One Drawer, One Trapdoor And One Low Shelf"
A simple and elegant late 18th-century Louis XVI/Directoire style bedside table in Cuban mahogany with elegantly chamfered tapered legs adorned with bronze sabots, a beautiful molded top and stretcher, a drawer at the top and a trapdoor below, plus a shelf in the lower section. The elegant front features frames and ornaments of square, brightly gilded, chased panels, a bronze hand-lock handle on a parchment (typical of this period), a simple panel, a small turned bronze drawer knob, and attractive feet. The polished yellow copper molding frames the drawer and drop-front, and the tops of the legs are adorned with bronze capitals. The oak insets ensure its internal use. A quality Parisian piece that can serve as an end table as well as its primary purpose as a bedside table. Elegant and refined, this beautifully glazed piece of furniture will charm you with its quality craftsmanship and the lovely texture of its tightly grained wood. Easy to place and move, this piece is in good condition and will ensure a tasteful and classic décor.