Side table - Marquetry - Mahogany, Brass - Exposure registration

08
days
06
hours
01
minute
56
seconds
Starting bid
€ 1
Reserve price not met
Anna Hue-Roques
Expert
Selected by Anna Hue-Roques

Holds bachelor's degrees in Law and Art History with an Ecole du Louvre auctioneer diploma.

Estimate  € 280 - € 330
No bids placed

Catawiki Buyer Protection

Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details

Trustpilot 4.4 | 136024 reviews

Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.

Louis XV style marquetry table in mahogany and brass, French origin, circa 1900, in good used condition with minor signs of aging, dimensions 80 cm high, 61 cm wide, 46 cm deep.

AI-assisted summary

Description from the seller

It is a luxurious 19th-century high table, fully in the Louis XV style, and the first thing it conveys is that blend of curvilinear grace and contained opulence that defined French taste reinterpreted in European workshops of the period. The silhouette is sinuous, feminine, almost dancing: the top carved in a serpentine shape, cabriole legs descending with an elegant gesture and gilded finishes that accentuate each curve as if they were strokes of light.

The deep, reddish mahogany wood provides that warm shine that only noble woods when well polished can give. On it, the details in gilded brass —appliques, corner pieces, sabots— function like jewelry: small accents that emphasize the line of the furniture and elevate it to the category of decorative piece, not just functional. That gold recalls French bronze, but with the lightness of hand-worked brass, typical of workshops that produced luxury furniture for bourgeois salons and aristocratic residences.

The table preserves all the essential traits of Louis XV:

• Asymmetric curves that soften the structure.
• Cabriole legs that contribute visual lightness.
• Applied gilded decoration as an accent, never as excess.
• Noble woods that speak of status and refinement.

It is a piece designed for an elegant living room, a study, or a corner for conversation, where its presence does not go unnoticed but it does not intrude: it seduces with the curve, with the shine, with harmony.

Certified shipping and good packaging.

Seller's Story

Vintage Shop SL is a prominent antique store that since 2010 has been committed to customer satisfaction and sustainability. This shop is not only a cultural treasure that preserves the history and heritage of our societies, but also strives to operate in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner. At Vintage Shop SL, we believe that customer service is essential to our success. Our highly trained team is dedicated to providing friendly, knowledgeable, and personalized service. We take pride in helping our customers find the perfect vintage pieces that fit their individual tastes and needs, ensuring their satisfaction and fostering lasting relationships. But that's not all. At Vintage Shop SL, we also care about the sustainability of the business and its impact on the natural environment. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting responsible business practices. On the one hand, we promote the circular economy and reuse by offering vintage items in excellent condition. By acquiring antiques at our shop, customers contribute to the conservation of natural resources by avoiding the production of new items and reducing the carbon emissions associated with manufacturing and transportation.
Translated by Google Translate

It is a luxurious 19th-century high table, fully in the Louis XV style, and the first thing it conveys is that blend of curvilinear grace and contained opulence that defined French taste reinterpreted in European workshops of the period. The silhouette is sinuous, feminine, almost dancing: the top carved in a serpentine shape, cabriole legs descending with an elegant gesture and gilded finishes that accentuate each curve as if they were strokes of light.

The deep, reddish mahogany wood provides that warm shine that only noble woods when well polished can give. On it, the details in gilded brass —appliques, corner pieces, sabots— function like jewelry: small accents that emphasize the line of the furniture and elevate it to the category of decorative piece, not just functional. That gold recalls French bronze, but with the lightness of hand-worked brass, typical of workshops that produced luxury furniture for bourgeois salons and aristocratic residences.

The table preserves all the essential traits of Louis XV:

• Asymmetric curves that soften the structure.
• Cabriole legs that contribute visual lightness.
• Applied gilded decoration as an accent, never as excess.
• Noble woods that speak of status and refinement.

It is a piece designed for an elegant living room, a study, or a corner for conversation, where its presence does not go unnoticed but it does not intrude: it seduces with the curve, with the shine, with harmony.

Certified shipping and good packaging.

Seller's Story

Vintage Shop SL is a prominent antique store that since 2010 has been committed to customer satisfaction and sustainability. This shop is not only a cultural treasure that preserves the history and heritage of our societies, but also strives to operate in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner. At Vintage Shop SL, we believe that customer service is essential to our success. Our highly trained team is dedicated to providing friendly, knowledgeable, and personalized service. We take pride in helping our customers find the perfect vintage pieces that fit their individual tastes and needs, ensuring their satisfaction and fostering lasting relationships. But that's not all. At Vintage Shop SL, we also care about the sustainability of the business and its impact on the natural environment. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting responsible business practices. On the one hand, we promote the circular economy and reuse by offering vintage items in excellent condition. By acquiring antiques at our shop, customers contribute to the conservation of natural resources by avoiding the production of new items and reducing the carbon emissions associated with manufacturing and transportation.
Translated by Google Translate

Details

Era
1400-1900
Style subtype
Louis XV
Title additional information
Exposure registration
Country of origin
France
Model
Marquetry
Material
Brass, Mahogany
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
80 cm
Width
61 cm
Depth
46 cm
Estimated period
circa 1900
SpainVerified
3267
Objects sold
90.34%
pro

Similar objects

For you in

Antiques & Classic Furniture