Extendable table in Louis XVI style; XIX century.

Louis XVI style extending table; XIX century.
Walnut, bronze and brass.
Presents restorations.
Measurements: 74 x 115 x 55 cm; 115 cm diameter (open).
Folding table made of walnut wood, adorned with brass and bronze appliqués. The Louis XVI style contrasts with Louis XV style for its simplicity and restraint; it returns to the rigor of geometric and rectilinear shapes taken from classical architecture: the rectangle, the square, the circle and the oval, mainly. In contrast to the heaviness and excess of previous styles, the Louis XVI style is characterized by the lightness of its forms and the harmonious proportion of its dimensions. The decorative elements are also austere. The shapes of the ornaments are symmetrical and the inspiration is found in nature and antique themes.