French Louis XVI Three-Tiered Marquetry Inlaid Etagere, Side Table or Accent Table

French three-tiered marquetry inlaid etagere table with brass gallery and one drawer. The top shelf depicts a beautifully inlaid bird on a branch with twigs and acorns, and the one dovetailed drawer is directly below with burlwood face and lovely bronze pull. The lower two shelves are inlaid with intricate  floral motifs, all inlaid with satinwood, birds eye maple, boxwood, and ebony. This beautifully delicate etagere with intricate marquetry, a process of inlay that gained popularity in France in the late 16th century, has artful richness framed with ornate gilt brass work around the perimeter of each level. This beautiful table sits on slender ebonized legs that finish through three tiers in spade fashion. The top shelf depicts a beautifully inlaid bird on a branch with twigs and acorns, and the lower two shelves are inlaid with intricate  floral motifs, all inlaid with satinwood, birds eye maple, boxwood, and ebony. Bought in the South of France.

DETAILS

• Country: France 
• Condition: Very Good
• Year: Late 19th Century
• Dimensions: H 32.5” x W 16” x D 12”