Hand-Painted French Provincial Rectangular Dining Table

Hand-Painted French Provincial Rectangular Dining Table

At OE-FASHION Furniture, design is an exercise in restraint and precision. The Hand-Painted French Provincial Rectangular Dining Table is constructed to offer a lasting foundation of style, balancing architectural lines with tactile ornamentation. It adopts the curvilinear vocabulary of the Louis XV era, adapted for contemporary dining requirements.

Aesthetic Overview & Proportions

This piece features a rectilinear silhouette softened by rounded corners and a serpentine apron. The defining characteristic is the hand-painted surface treatment: the tabletop displays a central polychrome floral bouquet flanked by corner motifs and a delicate vine border. The apron mirrors this ornamentation with a high-relief carved rose centrepiece, highlighted in pastel pinks and greens. The structure rests on four cabriole legs that terminate in scrolled feet, creating a sense of movement and lightness typical of the Rococo style.

Technical Craftsmanship & Materiality

Constructed with a kiln-dried solid timber frame, the table is engineered to resist warping and seasonal movement. The tabletop utilises a stable substrate to ensure the hand-painted artwork remains intact without cracking over time. The floral motifs are executed by hand, then sealed under multiple layers of clear, heat-resistant lacquer to provide a functional dining surface. The joinery involves mortise and tenon connections at the leg-to-apron junction, reinforced for load-bearing stability.

• Structural Integrity: Reinforced corner blocks with heavy-duty bolting.
• Material Excellence: Solid wood legs with hand-carved acanthus details.
• Artisan Finish: Multi-stage antique glazing to accentuate the carving depth.

Interior Curation & Spatial Integration

To maximise the visual impact of the Hand-Painted French Provincial Rectangular Dining Table, we recommend positioning it within rectangular dining salons that feature wainscoting or boiserie. The piece’s linear format dictates a central axis in the room, ideally aligned with a crystal chandelier or architectural ceiling detail. Regarding the colour palette, this design aligns best with soft neutrals, champagnes, or pale pastels, allowing the painted floral patina to serve as the primary decorative element.

Bespoke Customisation (OEM/ODM)

OE-FASHION Interiors serves as your technical manufacturing partner.

1. Scalability: Length can be customised from 1400mm (4-6 seats) to 2400mm (8-10 seats).
2. Motif Control: The density and colour of the floral painting can be adjusted or simplified based on client preference.
3. Leg Profile: The curvature of the cabriole legs can be modified for a more restrained or more dramatic silhouette.

Why OE-FASHION Furniture?

By sourcing directly from our atelier, you ensure authentic quality without the retail markup. Contact us to discuss the specifications for your Hand-Painted French Provincial Rectangular Dining Table.

Frequently Asked Questions

• • Q: How durable is the painted tabletop surface?
    A: The hand-painted artwork is sealed beneath a high-grade, heat-resistant lacquer. While it is designed for dining use, we recommend using placemats and coasters to prevent micro-scratches and preserve the optical clarity of the floral motifs.

• • Q: Can the table be finished without the floral painting on the top?
    A: Yes. We can produce this model with a plain antique cream or wood veneer top, retaining the floral carvings on the apron only, for a more subdued aesthetic.

• • Q: Are the cabriole legs removable for transport?
    A: Yes. The legs are attached via a secure corner-bracket system, allowing them to be detached for safe and compact shipping to international destinations.

• Q: How is the gold leaf applied?
  A: The gilding is applied by hand to the raised contours of the carvings and the table edge, then lightly distressed to harmonise with the antique cream finish, preventing an overly synthetic appearance.