after JEAN HENRI RIESENER (1734-1806) A PAIR OF BELLE ÉPOQUE LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT BRONZE AND MAHOGANY MARBLE TOP DEMILUNE NIGHT STANDS, the inset, "D" shaped, highly figured rouge and gray marble with white veins, within a repeating acanthus leaf and bead relief edge, over a wide, curved, relief flower bloom and guilloché motif frieze, centering a curved drawer, above a single cupboard door with central beribboned flowering basket ormolu mount, flanked by curved, quadruple crotched side panels, and block and florets issuing laurel leaf and berry garland bound reed stiles, raised on tapered, ormolu mounted stop fluted legs on discs ending in French toes on ball feet, joined by a curved, reticulated foliate rinceaux motif skirt with bead trim, marked verso with various impressed numbers. Height: 28 1/2" Width: 16" Depth: 11 1/4"

One table slightly wobbles more than the other. There is patina throughout, some interior shelf loss, replaced or lacking nails/screws, some apparent repairs. One or both veneers may not be original. Overall with expected surface wear, but in good condition, wear commensurate with age and use.

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