French painted bedside tables

Pair of French pine bedside tables from the Provence region in the South East of the country

The tables themselves are mid 19th century and then painted at a later date by a skilled and talented French artist to what is most likely suit the surrounding decor of the property. White and creams form the base layer with a darker shade of green creating the decorative line work around each piece

Though a matching pair, evidence of their hand made nature can be seen. Due to hand carving, slight variations in the sweeps and curves add an honest and authentic appeal. Depths of wood alter due to the nature of using what timbers were available, before mass production

Beginning at the top, a sweeping galleried back sits above a pleasant surprise of a set of two curved drawers. Continuing the curvaceous nature, the body sits on cabriole legs and to add balance, a lower shelf adds an extra storage option