This gilded dining room set is a “transitional” or revival-style collection, eclectically combining features from both the Rococo (Louis XV) and Neoclassical (Louis XVI) periods. The pieces are unified by a matching gold finish and ornate, carved detailing.
Key Features:
- Dining Table (Louis XV Style): The table features a circular glass top, supported by a highly ornate pedestal base. The base is distinguished by large, curving C-scrolls and carved floral motifs, characteristic of the Rococo style’s fluid and dramatic forms.
- Sideboard and Mirror (Louis XV Style): This piece continues the Rococo theme with its pronounced serpentine (curved) front and short, scrolled feet. The large, accompanying mirror has a flowing, ornately carved frame.
- Dining Chairs (Louis XVI Style): In contrast to the table, the chairs are designed in the Neoclassical style. This is defined by their straight, tapered, and fluted front legs and the clean, rectilinear lines of their backrests, reflecting the classical restraint of the Louis XVI period.
- Display Vitrine (Louis XVI Style): The tall vitrine also follows the Neoclassical style. It features a formal, geometric structure with straight lines, a symmetrical design, and prominent fluted columns inspired by classical architecture.