Table - Walnut - Marquetry musical clef

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A walnut marquetry antique neoclassical occasional table with a built-in music box, opening and closing by a key, dimensions 50 cm high, 43 cm long and 34 cm wide, origin Italy.

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20th-century musical marquetry work table
Elegant sewing/occasional table in veneered wood, richly decorated with botanical motifs and arabesques crafted with different contrasting woods.

The top features a very beautiful geometric composition organized around a central medallion, surrounded by delicate floral scrolls. The front also reproduces a particularly fine marquetry decoration, giving this small table a lot of character.

The top is hinged and closes with a key. Inside there is a compartmented storage space, originally used to store sewing materials or small personal objects.
The table also has an integrated musical mechanism, characteristic of many decorative Italian marquetry tables produced, notably in the Sorrento tradition, a region renowned for this craft.
It rests on four slightly curved legs that give it an elegant and light silhouette.

Dimensions:
Height: 50 cm
Length: 43 cm
Width: 34 cm
Condition: very good overall for its age. The marquetry still shows very beautiful contrasts, and the whole is particularly decorative.
The table opens and closes with its key.
Style: Neoclassical – marquetry
Estimated period: mid-20th century, around 1950–1970
Material: wood and marquetry
Probable country of origin: Italy
Function: work table, occasional table and music box

Seller's Story

Welcome to my professional profile! I am Élodie, passionate about the world of flea markets, vintage objects, and accessible luxury. As a professional seller of vintage items, I specialize in selecting authentic, rare, high-quality pieces, ranging from designer clothing to collectible objects such as sculptures, vases, furniture, and much more. Each piece I offer is carefully chosen for its provenance, authenticity, and impeccable condition. My objective: to offer my clients a quality shopping experience, enabling them to acquire unique items at attractive prices. I am committed to providing detailed descriptions, professional photos, and precise measurements so you can shop with complete confidence.
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20th-century musical marquetry work table
Elegant sewing/occasional table in veneered wood, richly decorated with botanical motifs and arabesques crafted with different contrasting woods.

The top features a very beautiful geometric composition organized around a central medallion, surrounded by delicate floral scrolls. The front also reproduces a particularly fine marquetry decoration, giving this small table a lot of character.

The top is hinged and closes with a key. Inside there is a compartmented storage space, originally used to store sewing materials or small personal objects.
The table also has an integrated musical mechanism, characteristic of many decorative Italian marquetry tables produced, notably in the Sorrento tradition, a region renowned for this craft.
It rests on four slightly curved legs that give it an elegant and light silhouette.

Dimensions:
Height: 50 cm
Length: 43 cm
Width: 34 cm
Condition: very good overall for its age. The marquetry still shows very beautiful contrasts, and the whole is particularly decorative.
The table opens and closes with its key.
Style: Neoclassical – marquetry
Estimated period: mid-20th century, around 1950–1970
Material: wood and marquetry
Probable country of origin: Italy
Function: work table, occasional table and music box

Seller's Story

Welcome to my professional profile! I am Élodie, passionate about the world of flea markets, vintage objects, and accessible luxury. As a professional seller of vintage items, I specialize in selecting authentic, rare, high-quality pieces, ranging from designer clothing to collectible objects such as sculptures, vases, furniture, and much more. Each piece I offer is carefully chosen for its provenance, authenticity, and impeccable condition. My objective: to offer my clients a quality shopping experience, enabling them to acquire unique items at attractive prices. I am committed to providing detailed descriptions, professional photos, and precise measurements so you can shop with complete confidence.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Neoclassical Style
Title additional information
Marquetry musical clef
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Walnut
Style
Antique
Colour
Brown
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
50 cm
Width
43 cm
Depth
34 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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Objects sold
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