Side Table - Mahogany/gilt Bronze - François Linke - France - 19th Century

A Louis XVI style side table, crafted from solid mahogany and adorned with finely chased and richly gilded bronze mounts, testifies to exceptionally high-quality workmanship. Every detail reveals refined craftsmanship: the bronzes depict ibexes feeding on grapes, delicately sculpted floral garlands, and twisted fillets running along the legs, executed with remarkable precision and a deep, luminous, and perfectly preserved gilding. The exquisitely slender bronze gallery elegantly crowns the piece, while the central stretcher terminates in a bronze flame motif, lending lightness and verticality to the whole. The tapered legs, ending in delicate gilded bronze sabots, enhance the harmony and nobility of this side table. The entire piece is surmounted by a warm-toned orange onyx top, which enhances the brilliance of the gilding and highlights the richness of the materials. France – 19th century. Model by François Linke. Dimensions: Height: 91 cm; Top: 31 x 31 cm; Base: 41 x 39 cm