Demilune refers to the top of a piece of furniture (usually a small table or commode) shaped like a semi-circle or a half-moon (the words demi lune translate to half-moon in French). Probably developed in France, the style came into widespread use the 1750s, and has remained popular ever since, though it''s especially characteristic of Louis XVI style as this very nice table made solid fruit wood for the top part and probably pine for the legs. The top was nailed to the apron. This very nice demilune table was made in Chesapeake Bay area in late 1800''s. Very good condition! The flat side allowed this piece to be kept against a wall, to be moved into a room when needed... a typical practice in 18th-century rooms. We ship from Texas (not from France) Status: For Sale Reference#: SMTAB32A Condition: Very good Year: Circa 1880 Country: USA Chesapeake Bay Height: 30.25 in. (76.83 cm) Depth: 18.5 in. (46.99 cm) Width: 34 in. (86.36 cm) Title: Antique Demilune table, Chesapeake, circa 1880 Style: Louis XVI Materials: Solid fruit wood for the top part and probably pine for the legs

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