Pair of French Louis XV Faux-Leather Painted Side Tables

An utterly charming pair of French Louis XV-style side tables, a masterful trompe-l'œil creation celebrating the art of fine furniture painting. This perfectly matched pair is crafted from solid wood, with tops artfully hand-painted and textured to simulate the rich look of tooled leather, complete with a delicate gilt pinstripe border that mimics traditional leather inlay. This faux-leather finish is a signature technique of high-end European makers, offering all the sophistication of leather with superior durability. Each table is a jewel of heraldic detail: the four corners of the serpentine, cartouche-shaped top are adorned with sculpted, ebonized three-dimensional Fleur-de-Lis finials. The single drawer is centered with a large, carved Fleur-de-Lis escutcheon flanked by petite brass teardrop pulls, providing convenient storage. Elegantly raised on four dramatically arched cabriole legs, each embellished with applied Fleur-de-Lis carvings on the knee and finished with a gilt-accented hoof foot. The overall finish is a warm, layered walnut patina with hand-applied antiqued gold highlights that gracefully trace the sinuous curves and carvings. Dimensions: Height: 27 in Width: 24.5 in Depth: 24.5 in Sold As: Set of 2 Style: French Provincial Materials and Techniques: Wood Place of Origin: France Date of Manufacture: Late 20th Century Condition: Good Wear consistent with age and use.