Items Similar to Exceptional 19th Century Kingwood and Ormolu Tray Top Table by François Linke
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 12
Exceptional 19th Century Kingwood and Ormolu Tray Top Table by François Linke
About the Item
A Very Fine Louis XV Style
Two-Tier Table à Thé
By François Linke. Index no. 610
The serpentine dual-handled upper-tier with removable glazed tray supported by four gilt bronze putti tritons, the kingwood lower-tier inlaid with cube satiné parquetry, above a shaped frieze centred to the front and reverse with a characteristic crab-like acanthus scallop shell mount, flanked with foliate and shell cast encadrement on cabriole legs tapering to scrolled sabots. The back of the shell mount incised with makers initials "F.L."
French, circa 1900
Index No. 610
One of François Linke's signature pieces, this model of étagère table can be found in Linke's archives as index No. 610. He exhibited the prototype of this model at the 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle, which employs identical supporting mounts as well as the signature crab-like acanthus mount designed by Leon Messagé. Eleven of these tables à thé are recorded within Linke's archives. He exhibited subtle variants at the Salon des Industries du Mobilier in Paris in 1902 & 1905, as well as a model with slightly different mounts to the legs at St Louis in 1904 and in Liège in 1905. An acclaimed model, the table à thé often displays the same twin-handled ormolu and glazed tray top, and mounts designed by Léon Messagé.
Literature:
Payne, Christopher, François Linke, (1855 - 1946), The Belle Époque of French Furniture, Antique Collectors' Club, (Woodbridge) 2003, pp. 143, 480, 494 (illus. pl. 105-6, 131-2, 138, 145, 184, 190, 197-8).
Dimensions: H: 36.5 in / 92.5 cm | W: 36 in / 91 cm | D: 22 in / 56 cm
François Linke
Linke was undoubtedly the most important Parisian ébéniste of his time. Having served an apprenticeship in his home town of Pankraz, Bohemia, Linke arrived in Paris in 1875 and set up independent workshops at 170, Rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine in 1881 and later also at 26, Place Vendôme. By the time of the 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle, Linke's worldwide reputation as a master of high individualism and inventiveness was already established and unmatched by his contemporaries. His success at the 1900 exhibition afforded Linke a high degree of financial stability and allowed him to pursue new markets by exhibiting at subsequent international fairs. Like the inventories of contemporaries such as Beurdeley and Dasson, Linke's oeuvre included copies and adaptations of the distinct styles of 18th century important and royal French furniture. However his most extravagant exhibition pieces combined the Louis XV style with the new Art Nouveau style. Linke's frequent collaborator for his designs was the celebrated sculptor Léon Messagé. In 1904, he was made Officier de L'Instruction Publique, and in 1905 he was called to be a member of the Jury of the Liège exhibition. Following his stands in the St- Louis (U.S.A.) exhibition in 1904 and the Liège exhibition in 1905, Linke was decorated with the highest distinction of France, the Croix de la Légion d'Honneur, on October 11, 1906.
- Creator:François Linke (Cabinetmaker)
- Dimensions:Height: 35.5 in (90.17 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 23 in (58.42 cm)
- Style:Louis XV (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1900
- Condition:Repaired: Each item has undergone careful inspection and restoration by a conservation specialist in order to guarantee the original quality and integrity of the object. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:
About the Seller
5.0
Recognized Seller
These prestigious sellers are industry leaders and represent the highest echelon for item quality and design.
Platinum Seller
These expertly vetted sellers are 1stDibs' most experienced sellers and are rated highest by our customers.
Established in 1964
1stDibs seller since 2012
42 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 3 hours
Associations
The British Antique Dealers' AssociationLAPADA - The Association of Arts & Antiques Dealers
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: London, United Kingdom
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 3 days of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- 19th Century Ormolu-Mounted Parquetry Cabinet by François LinkeBy François LinkeLocated in London, GBAn Ormolu-mounted and mahogany parquetry cabinet by François Linke Constructed in the Louis XV transitional manner, in mahogany parquetry work, and dressed with ormolu mounts of ...Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
MaterialsMarble, Ormolu, Bronze
- 19th Century Kingwood Table in the Louis XVI Style by François LinkeBy François LinkeLocated in London, GBA Louis XVI style table Ambulante By Francois Linke The master ébéniste using kingwood and tulipwood to great effect, with foliate ormolu mounts, rising form hoof-foot and acanth...Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
MaterialsMarble, Ormolu
- 19th Century Marquetry Inlaid & Ormolu Table attributed to François LinkeBy François LinkeLocated in London, GBA Very Fine Marquetry Inlaid Occasional Table Firmly Attributed to François Linke This fine table, closely related to other examples by François Linke, is...Category
Early 20th Century French Side Tables
MaterialsOrmolu
- 19th Century Bookmatched Cabinet with Marble Top by François LinkeBy François LinkeLocated in London, GBA Bois Citronnier Meuble d'Entre Deux By François Linke Constructed from satiné quarter-veneered bois citronnier, with rosewood crossbanding and ormolu mounts, the rectangular ca...Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Cabinets
MaterialsMarble, Ormolu
- 19th Century Parquetry Centre Table in the Louis XVI Manner by François LinkeBy François LinkeLocated in London, GBA Louis XVI style parquetry centre table firmly attributed to François Linke Constructed in Kingwood, Tulipwood and Mahogany, with foliate inlay work, parquetry and Fine ormolu b...Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
MaterialsBronze, Ormolu
- 19th Century French Belle Époque Display Cabinet in the Manner of François LinkeBy François LinkeLocated in London, GBA French Bijouterie In the manner of François Linke Designed in the Louis XV style and constructed in a wonderfully marked Kingwood, with precise...Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
MaterialsOrmolu
You May Also Like
- Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Envelope Game Table by François LinkeBy François LinkeLocated in New York, NYA wonderful late 19th century gilt bronze mounted parquetry envelope game table by François Linke François Linke – Index no. 523 The revolving top wi...Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Card Tables and Tea Tables
MaterialsBronze
- Francois Linke Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Kingwood & Parquetry Mueble d'appuiBy François LinkeLocated in West Palm Beach, FLFrancois Linke (1855-1946) A Louis XV style ormolu mounted Kingwood and parquetry mueble d'appui, by Francois Linke, Index Number 204, For Maison Krieger, Paris, Early 20th Centur...Category
Early 20th Century Side Tables
- 19th Century Linke Inlaid Card TableBy François LinkeLocated in Brighton, SussexA fine quality late 19th Century French Louis XVI style parquetry inlaid envelope card table. Having wonderful gilded ormolu mouldings, monopodia and claw foot mounts. The quartered ...Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Card Tables and Tea Tables
MaterialsMahogany
- 19th Century François Linke Ormolu Mounted Kingwood and Satiné Center TableBy François LinkeLocated in New York, NYA Fine Quality Ormolu Mounted Kingwood and Satiné Trellis Circular Center Table by François Linke Maker: François Linke (1855 - 1946) Origin: Paris, France Date: circa 1890’s S...Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Center Tables
MaterialsSatin, Kingwood
- 19th French Louis XV Kingwood and Gilt Bronze Side Table attributed to F LinkeBy François LinkeLocated in Dallas, TXLate 19th century to turn of the 20th century French Louis XVI tray table. Kingwood and fine gilt bronze detail. Attributed to F. Linke .Category
Antique Late 19th Century Card Tables and Tea Tables
MaterialsBronze
- Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Card Table, François LinkeBy François LinkeLocated in New York, NYA late 19th century Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted mahogany, Kingwood and Satiné Parquetry card table By François Linke D-shaped hinged top with rope twist border opening u...Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Card Tables and Tea Tables
MaterialsBronze
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Pair English Game Tables
Duncan Phyfe Card
George Iii Walnut Card Table
Late Georgian Pie Crust Table
Lyre Card Table
Salem Card Table
Teakwood Tea Table
Vintage Oak Folding Card Table Tables
18th Century Envelope Game Table
Adnet Card Table
Antique Arabic Coffee Table
Baltimore Card Table
Shewekar Elgharably On Sale
Duncan Phyfe Chess
Duncan Phyfe Table Images
Organic Modern Dark Blue Brown Geode
Red Card Table
Tea Height Round Table