{"product_id":"small-napoleon-iii-blackened-wood-folding-campaign-style-table-291-4-x-281-4","title":"Small Napoleon III Blackened Wood Folding Campaign-Style Table - 29¼\" x 28¼\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis elegant French Napoleon III folding table, dating from the second half of the 19th century, is made from blackened wood and raised on two pairs of finely turned legs crossed in an X and joined by turned stretchers. This folding construction belongs to the broader tradition of campaign or officer’s furniture, designed to be practical, portable and easily stored. The broad rectangular top has a molded black border surrounding a plain central wooden field. Its unfinished appearance suggests that this area was probably intended to receive a removable writing surface or sous-main, perhaps in leather or fabric, which is now absent. The black finish shows scattered rubbing and small losses, revealing warm wood beneath and giving the table an appealing, naturally aged character. The folding mechanism remains functional and the table opens and closes with ease. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eToday, this example would make a characterful side table beside a sofa or bed, or a small console in a compact entrance. The slender turned legs and crossed folding supports give the base a light, elegant rhythm, while the blackened finish adds a strong graphic note. Its refined silhouette would work equally well in a collected interior or a more pared-back contemporary space. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition and patina consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 29¼\" high x 28¼\" long x 21¼\" wide  \u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 74cm high x 72cm long x 54cm wide \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chez Pluie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54802226577746,"sku":"25891","price":2196.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1166\/6698\/files\/DSC08155_dad82bd2-1398-4ab4-adbc-89602b397cc6.jpg?v=1790082951","url":"https:\/\/www.chezpluie.com\/products\/small-napoleon-iii-blackened-wood-folding-campaign-style-table-291-4-x-281-4","provider":"Chez Pluie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}