French Gueridon

France, 20th Century

$895

Before every room had a lamp, a small table like this was where the candle stood, set beside a chair to read or sew by. Found in Le Perche and dating to the 19th century, it is a round top on three splayed legs, joined halfway down by a round shelf and pegged together by hand. The French call it a guéridon, a little round table that appeared in the 1600s to hold a candelabra, and Louis XIV's palace is said to have kept hundreds of them. Sylvie sets it beside an armchair with a small lamp and a stack of books.

Minor variations from the images may occur unless otherwise noted. All sales are final.

Age:: 20th Century
Country of Origin:: France
Material:: Wood and metal hardware
Dimensions:: 27.0" H x 19.5" W x 19.5" D

Notes from Sylvie:

Dear collector, as with many antiques, this piece may show signs of its age, including subtle repairs, a bit of movement, cracks, scratches, small holes, and surface variation from years of use. The finish is gleaming and only has a minor wiggle to it.

All items are final sale.