The Demilune Table {Five Easy Pieces}

In five days, I've shared my "Five Easy Pieces"--items that enhance any space with minimal effort and even less consideration. They all work, and they just work almost anywhere.

My fifth and last item, the demilune table, is as versatile, transitional and functional as any piece of furniture in a home. And you probably won't believe this, but while composing this post, I took a thrifting break yesterday afternoon and discovered a demilune table for my house! Is that fate or what?

The demilune table (borrowing it's name from the French word for half-moon) is a style of console table that became popular in 18th century France. Their half-round shape is meant to allow the table to fit right up against a wall.

Demilune can be simple and free of adornment or they can be intricately carved and gilded. One constant characteristic is that the legs are gently and subtly tapered.

A multi-functional piece, the demilune table works in every room in a single house.

(via Tone on Tone)

(via GBGP Design) 

(via Country Living)

(via Lonny)

(via Made in Persbo)

(via Veere Grenney)

I tracked down a few demilune table options, some of which are on the pricey side. Fortunately, one option with subtly-Swedish lines (from Wisteria) is currently on sale!

(one / two / three)

Curious about the demilune I found for myself yesterday? Look past the tragic brown paint because it has such potential.

So, there you have it: my "Five Easy Pieces" for effortless decor. I hope you all enjoyed this series. I'm by no means an antique-hunting expert, but I've been focusing on buying classic pieces that will stand the test of time and can function in a few different rooms.

I'd still like to hear from you: what are some of your "Easy Pieces"?

And, just in case you missed it, read all of the "Five Easy Pieces" installments here:

The Bell Jar Lantern {Five Easy Pieces}

The Thebes Stool {Five Easy Pieces}

The Rush Log Basket {Five Easy Pieces}

The Louis Philippe Mirror {Five Easy Pieces}

The Demilune Table {Five Easy Pieces}