Table - Mahogany - Circular Sail Table - Height: 80 cm
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Description from the seller
Refined center table with a sail-leg design from the mid-19th century (Louis-Philippe era), made of fine mahogany wood.
The piece stands out for its elegant circular top veneered in mahogany veneer, which creates a natural symmetry and striking grain. The edge of the top is finished with an owl-beak molding that emphasizes its solidity.
The defining feature is the original sail mechanism (tilting), which allows the top to be flipped to a vertical position via an antique brass stop. This function, typical of 19th-century bourgeois drawing rooms, was designed to optimize space when the table was not in use.
The central support consists of a sturdy turned baluster column, resting on a three-legged, moved base (tripod). The feet terminate in elegant scrolls and retain their original metal casters, perfectly functional, which facilitate moving it.
Conditions
The table presents in good, original condition. Normal signs of time and use consistent with the piece’s age are present. Some small period restorations to the edge are visible in close-up photos, along with slight superficial losses in the finish of the top, which do not compromise its stability or charm but testify to its authenticity. The patina is warm and deep.
Seller's Story
Ridyamo is a project in the social and circular economy that brings together sustainability, beauty, and solidarity, to transform objects no longer in use into concrete help for Dynamo Camp ETS, which offers free Recreational Therapy programs to minors affected by serious or chronic illnesses, neurodevelopmental disorders, or disabilities.
By collecting and selling second-hand items, RiDyamo also creates a positive impact on the community and the environment.
Translated by Google TranslateRefined center table with a sail-leg design from the mid-19th century (Louis-Philippe era), made of fine mahogany wood.
The piece stands out for its elegant circular top veneered in mahogany veneer, which creates a natural symmetry and striking grain. The edge of the top is finished with an owl-beak molding that emphasizes its solidity.
The defining feature is the original sail mechanism (tilting), which allows the top to be flipped to a vertical position via an antique brass stop. This function, typical of 19th-century bourgeois drawing rooms, was designed to optimize space when the table was not in use.
The central support consists of a sturdy turned baluster column, resting on a three-legged, moved base (tripod). The feet terminate in elegant scrolls and retain their original metal casters, perfectly functional, which facilitate moving it.
Conditions
The table presents in good, original condition. Normal signs of time and use consistent with the piece’s age are present. Some small period restorations to the edge are visible in close-up photos, along with slight superficial losses in the finish of the top, which do not compromise its stability or charm but testify to its authenticity. The patina is warm and deep.
Seller's Story
Ridyamo is a project in the social and circular economy that brings together sustainability, beauty, and solidarity, to transform objects no longer in use into concrete help for Dynamo Camp ETS, which offers free Recreational Therapy programs to minors affected by serious or chronic illnesses, neurodevelopmental disorders, or disabilities.
By collecting and selling second-hand items, RiDyamo also creates a positive impact on the community and the environment.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1400-1900
Weight
38 kg
Style subtype
Louis Philippe
Wood type
Mahogany
Over 200 years old
No
Title additional information
Circular Sail Table - Height: 80 cm
Country of origin
Unknown
Material
Wood
Style
Antique
Colour
Brown
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
80 cm
Width
120 cm
Depth
120 cm
Estimated period
circa 1900
