Louis XV Birthing Table, 18th Century Period

Louis XV Childbirth Table, 18th Century Period. It is in Rosewood Marquetry. It has 1 drawer on each side. The “So-called Childbirth Table” is no longer used for childbirth. This bed table is used as a reading light, dressing table, dressing table and even writing table. It consists of a high part, a low part Height which separates from the Base forming a Table. This Upper Part, fitted with Low Feet, is placed on a Bed so as not to press on the Body of the Bedridden Person. Our table measures 88.5 CM in length, and 46 CM in width. The Total Height is 71 CM The Table alone measures 64 CM in Height. This alliance for reading and writing being one of the components of the life of the nobles in the 18th century. Comfort, decorum, convenience will become in the 18th century, the symbols of a “French” art of living where everything is convenience, intimacy and politeness. It is this search for comfort that revolutionizes etiquette and the way of living and will lead to the creation of a new type of furniture. Royal or private residences will be the preferred receptacle.