French Louis XV Marquetry Bar Cabinet: Cabriolet Legs & Wraparound Foliate Ormolu Sabots. 3 Flap Down Doors; Mirrored Interior & Marble Top

Little three-drawer stand with floral inlay and a pink veined top.

This Louis XV style marquetry bar cabinet with marble top is from France, and dates to the 19th century. It is hardwood, brass & marble. Ormolu is gilded bronze, made by coating cast metal with a mercury-based gold amalgam, and in French furniture it protects corners and feet while adding decoration. Narrow cabinet with a pale pink top edged in gold, three drawers inlaid with flower motifs in contrasting tones, and tall curved legs ending in gilded feet. A small gold mount hangs beneath the lowest drawer. It is 21 inches long, 18 deep and 37 high.

Slim, flowery and perfectly sized for secrets.