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Bedside Table ”Napoleonville” (Empire Style) - Bedside Table ”Napoleonville” (Empire Style), Ateliers Allot Carved and lacquered cherrywood with gilt bronze mounts; France Empire style bedside table known as the ”Napoleonville” model, constructed in solid cherrywood and finished in an antique grey wash lacquer with hand applied distressing. The upper section incorporates a flush frieze drawer above a rectangular door framed by stepped mouldings. The front stiles are formed as two full round detached columns fitted with gilt bronze capitals cast with laurel leaf motifs and matching bronze ring bases. The door is centred by a gilt bronze foliate escutcheon. The structure rests on a projecting plinth base supported by spherical bun feet characteristic of early 19th century Empire design. Contemporary production by Ateliers Allot, a French manufacturer established in 1812 and holder of the EPV label, integrating cabinetmaking, woodcarving, gilding, and associated trades. Dimensions: H 75 cm; W 50 cm; D 34 cm [LOC 850]