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Louis XVI Dining Table

Offered by: MJH Design Arts

Description
This is a great example of a late Louis XVI/Directoire large extending dining table in walnut. The table appears to retain its original or old surface and its old, not original, 14" wide leaves. The table is oval with the drop leaves raised and measures 70" W x 55" D x 29.25" H. With one leaf inserted, the table converts to a nearly round 70" dining table. With all six of the 14" leaves inserted, the table measures 139" in length. All elements of the table are in very good condition. The original height of the table was 28 inches, standard for dining tables of the period. We have taken the liberty of raising the height by slightly over one inch to bring the table to a modern table height. The remaining elements of the table are original, with newer, but old, leaves and are in very good condition. We have applied several coats of hard paste wax, in the centuries old French tradition.
*** We have a similar French extending table in solid mahogany that is listed separately.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Solid Cherry
Condition:	Good. This large dining table retains all of its early 19th century elements and its original (or old) surface.
Creation Date:	c. 1790-1810
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Louis XVI, Neoclassical
Dealer Reference #:	mjhdesignarts.07.01.21
Incollect Reference #:	475060

Dimensions

W.	155 in;	H.	29.25 in;	D.	55 in;
W.	393.7 cm;	H.	74.3 cm;	D.	139.7 cm;

Message from Seller:

MJH DESIGN ARTS expresses the broad decorative arts aesthetic of its principal, Mary Tindukasiri. Mary, having lived the majority of her life overseas--Mexico, Spain and Asia plus The East Coast and The South--brings these cultural influences to her carefully selected offerings. MJH DESIGN ARTS aims to offer objects incorporating great design, history, construction and life. Our aesthetic is constantly evolving and stretches from late 17th century furniture to 21st century lighting.