Centre table - Mahogany





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Mahogany side table in Empire style with lyre-shaped legs and a drawer, dating to ca. 1950–1960, Italian origin, in good condition with minor signs of age and stains, dimensions 49 cm W x 71 cm H x 31 cm D, weight 6 kg.
Description from the seller
Mahogany wood mahogany coffee table in Empire style with lyre-shaped legs and a drawer
This table features characteristic features of the Empire style, popular in Italy in the early twentieth century as a revival of Napoleonic neoclassicism. The curved lyre-shaped legs and the multi-tiered structure reflect the influence of French taste that spread across Europe during the Napoleonic period and was later reinterpretated in the first decades of the 20th century. Mahogany was the wood of choice for these pieces, appreciated for its beauty, durability, and ability to be polished to a mirror finish.
This type of table is particularly sought after by collectors of Italian antique furniture and by enthusiasts of classic interior design. Its versatility as a nightstand, side table, or decorative display support makes it attractive both to collectors and to those who want to furnish with pieces that have historical charm. The compact and functional design in solid mahogany, combined with the refined aesthetics and brass handle, continues to generate great interest in the Italian antique market and among connoisseurs of Empire style for its historical value and craftsmanship.
Seller's Story
Mahogany wood mahogany coffee table in Empire style with lyre-shaped legs and a drawer
This table features characteristic features of the Empire style, popular in Italy in the early twentieth century as a revival of Napoleonic neoclassicism. The curved lyre-shaped legs and the multi-tiered structure reflect the influence of French taste that spread across Europe during the Napoleonic period and was later reinterpretated in the first decades of the 20th century. Mahogany was the wood of choice for these pieces, appreciated for its beauty, durability, and ability to be polished to a mirror finish.
This type of table is particularly sought after by collectors of Italian antique furniture and by enthusiasts of classic interior design. Its versatility as a nightstand, side table, or decorative display support makes it attractive both to collectors and to those who want to furnish with pieces that have historical charm. The compact and functional design in solid mahogany, combined with the refined aesthetics and brass handle, continues to generate great interest in the Italian antique market and among connoisseurs of Empire style for its historical value and craftsmanship.

