Gueridon (2) - Wood, Marble

Pair of carved wooden guéridons, painted and gilded, with marble tops - France, 19th century

Object: Pair of guéridons / side tables
Number of pieces: 2
Country of origin: France, likely
Era: End of the 19th century, circa 1880–1900
Style: Louis XV
Material: Carved wood, plaster, paint, gilding and marble
Color: Ivory, gold and pink
Dimensions of each table: 66 × 40 × 40 cm
Manufacturer: Not identified

Elegant pair of French guéridons with a tripartite wooden frame, painted in ivory tones and enhanced with gilded accents. The curved legs feature acanthus leaf ornaments and Rococo scrolls, connected by arched stretchers with a central rosette and pinnacle.

The circular waists are decorated with shell motifs, vegetal motifs and gilded moldings. Each table has a circular pink, strongly veined marble top, possibly Rouge de Maine or a similar variety. A very decorative ensemble, suitable as side tables, pedestals for sculptures, vases, or lighting elements.

Condition: Condition consistent with age and use. The marble tops show old fractures, having been glued and consolidated, with visible joints.