{"product_id":"late-19th-century-french-marquetry-bedside-table-with-faux-book-bindings-291-4-x-181-2","title":"Late 19th Century French Marquetry Bedside Table with Faux Book Bindings - 29¼\" x 18½\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA late 19th-century French bedside or small side table in mixed fruitwood marquetry, featuring a gently waisted silhouette raised on slender cabriole legs. The façade is fitted with two small cupboard doors decorated with charming trompe l’oeil panels depicting rows of antique leather-bound books, adding a playful literary character. Above, a narrow pull-out slide with brass ring pulls provides a practical surface for writing or resting a cup. The top is set with a white marble slab with soft grey veining, enclosed by a pierced brass gallery. The sides and lower tier are adorned with geometric wood veneers, showcasing fine craftsmanship and attention to detail.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe piece carries a warm, mellow patina, with light, age-appropriate wear to the brass and a few small losses to the veneers and faux leather bindings; the marble presents two discreet hairline fissures.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIdeal beside a bed or placed between armchairs in a library or sitting room, styled with a small reading lamp, a framed photograph, or a simple bud vase, while the lower shelf can hold a stack of books. The faux bindings lend a note of wit and charm, making the table as decorative as it is practical. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition and patina consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 29¼\" high x 18½\" wide x 13½\" deep \u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 74cm high x 47cm wide x 34cm deep\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chez Pluie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53313055031634,"sku":"24371","price":1795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1166\/6698\/files\/DSC01183_63eac0b6-1e55-4e23-afd9-b3b478a57ef9.jpg?v=1777448501","url":"https:\/\/www.chezpluie.com\/products\/late-19th-century-french-marquetry-bedside-table-with-faux-book-bindings-291-4-x-181-2","provider":"Chez Pluie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}