French Louis XV–Style Marquetry Demilune Side Table With Bronze Ormolu & Heart-Pierced Gallery

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Measurements: 18.25” L x 9.75” D x 28” H

 

A refined example of 19th–early 20th century French craftsmanship, this Louis XV–style demilune side table (also known as a boudoir table or petite commode d’entre-deux) showcases exquisite marquetry work, delicate proportions, and ornate bronze ormolu mounts. Its graceful, serpentine silhouette and slender cabriole legs reflect the romantic curves quintessential to the Louis XV aesthetic.

 

The table features three graduating drawers adorned with fine inlaid marquetry, bordered by decorative bois de rose banding. Each drawer retains its original round pulls, resting within beautifully curved drawer fronts that follow the line of the demilune frame.

 

At the top, a pierced heart-shaped bronze gallery wraps the perimeter—an uncommon and highly charming detail not often found on pieces of this size. This gallery frames a book-matched marquetry top enriched with warm patina, its original finish showing the gentle history of past use.

 

Elongated ormolu mounts cascade down the front legs, terminating at gilt sabots—each adding a refined architectural balance to the table’s elegant stance. This piece is petite, sculptural, and ideal for use as an end table, accent table, or bedside companion in a room styled with French or European antiques.

Condition Notes

Honest age and character consistent with an antique of this era:

• Small nail hole on the lower front portion of the apron
• Water markings on the marquetry top, photographed for full transparency
• Bronze heart-pierced gallery intact and beautifully patinated
• Legs remain sturdy and structurally sound

 

These traits do not detract from its beauty; rather, they affirm its authenticity and history. 

Details

• Origin: France
• Era: Late 19th to Early 20th Century
• Style: Louis XV
• Form: Demilune side table / boudoir table
• Features:
  
• Demilune silhouette with serpentine apron
• Three-drawer configuration
• Marquetry veneer with decorative banding
• Heart-pierced bronze gallery (rare detail)
• Bronze ormolu mounts & sabots
• Slender cabriole legs

Materials:

Mixed fruitwood marquetry, bronze ormolu, original hardware

Why We Love It

This is the kind of French piece collectors chase—petite, romantic, adorned with marquetry and ormolu, and elevated by an unusually charming heart-pierced gallery. It’s functional yet poetic, adding warmth and refinement to any space it enters.

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