Elegant 18th Century Louis XV Walnut Side Table W/ Carved Hoof Feet and Warm Patina - 32¼" x 20¾"

This petite walnut side or console table from the 18th century combines graceful form with understated detail. The rectangular top with softened corners shows a deep red-brown patina and rests above a shaped apron carved with delicate ribbon garlands. A single drawer is set to one side with a small turned knob, likely a later replacement but perfectly in keeping with the design. Slender cabriole legs end in beautifully carved hoof feet of unusual shape, giving the piece both elegance and presence. A mellow, timeworn surface with scattered scratches and marks enhances its antique character.

The design reflects the Rococo taste of the Louis XV period, adapted by regional craftsmen who favored solid walnut and restrained carving over elaborate marquetry and gilt bronze. The flowing legs and scalloped apron embody the era’s sinuous lines, while the hoof feet recall earlier prototypes and hunting motifs popular outside the capital.

Compact and versatile, the table serves well beside a settee as a lamp stand, as a discreet console in an entry, or as a refined bedside, its warm walnut tone adding authenticity and quiet character to both traditional and contemporary interiors.