Louis XVI French Ebonized Vanity

Louis XVI French Ebonized VanityVanity from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece is made of solid wood construction, primarily mahogany, that has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous French polish finish of museum quality. The table has a beautiful unique shape and brass trim. There are two dovetailed drawers with brass hardware. The center panel of the top opens for functionality and has a mirror. The table is supported by tapered, fluted legs and capped with brass feet.

Vanity from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece is made of solid wood construction, primarily mahogany, that has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous French polish finish of museum quality. The table has a beautiful unique shape and brass trim. There are two dovetailed drawers with brass hardware. The center panel of the top opens for functionality and has a mirror. The table is supported by tapered, fluted legs and capped with brass feet. This piece is in very nice vintage condition with only minor surface wear consistent with age and use. The photos accurately represent the condition.

Louis XVI Style refers to the style defined by the period in France under the reign of King Louis XVI (1760-1789) — the last French monarch before the Revolution.  Inspired by the discoveries of Pompeii and Herculaneum, this era saw a revival of Greek and Roman styles. There was a sharp movement away from the Rococo style, as curved lines and heavy ornamentation became unfashionable, giving way to clean, straight lines. Restrained, geometrical forms were preferred and stylized references to classical Greek architecture were recaptured. Furniture and interiors were refined, sophisticated, calm and symmetrical.