Ormolu Tables

Antique French Napoleon Brass Ormolu Mounted 3 Drawer Writing Desk Antique French Napoleon III writing desk, made of mahogany wood, covered with remarkable marquetry veneers and fin...

A stunning pair of Baltic 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu, Mahogany, and Vert de Patricia marble pedestals. Each beautiful pedestal is supported by a triangular Vert de Patrici...

A stunning and high quality French 18th century Louis XVI period Ormolu, Mahogany, and Rouge Royale marble console. This beautiful three drawer console is raised by four circular tap...

A Louis XVI style gilt-bronze and polished steel pedestal table. The circular white marble top with bead cast surround, on athenienne tripod support with central spirally-fluted ste...

A Fine Louis XVI Style Oval Three Tier Gueridon After The Model by Simon Phillippe Poirier and Martin Carlin. This fine and unusual gueridon has three graduating oval shelves surmo...

An absolutely stunning antique French serpentine console side table. This was made in France, it dates from around the 1930’s. It is of exceptional quality and is a very useful size...

Antique French Boulle Centre Table having a fabulous serpentine shaped top featuring all over tortoise shell and profuse inlaid brass decora...

A Pair of 19th Century Louis XV style Ormolu Mounted and Galleried Kidney Two-Tier Table Ambulante in Tulipwood And Kingwood construction and fine marquetry. Feature a Single dra...

A beautiful and high quality pair of Italian 19th century Genovese st. Rosewood and Ormolu side tables. Each exceptional single drawer side table is raised by four tapered cabriole l...

A beautiful French 19th century Louis XV st. Tulipwood, Kingwood and Ormolu side table, signed Krieger, Paris. This wonderful piece is raised on four square tapered slender legs with...

Antique ormolu mounted tea table attributed to Paul Sormani French, Late 19th Century Height 94cm, width 88cm, depth 55cm Traditionally used ...

A truly fabulous antique French parquetry turnover top games table, circa 1880 in date. The top with ormolu banded edge, the parquetry decoration exhibits a stunning array of exotic...

Contemporary gilt and silvered bronze animalier coffee table Continental, 21st Century Height 58cm, width 160cm, depth 80cm This wonderful coffee table is after an example of JM David...

A French Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood and Vernis Martin Marble Top Console Table / Buffet, circa 1880, attributed to Henry Dasson. Crafted from rich Kingwood in the 19th century, this co...

A Great Quality Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Marble Console The excellent brocatelle rouge shaped marble top above a gilt bronze frieze, hand carved mounted legs with the m...

An elegant and most decorative French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and White Carrara marble Guéridon side table. The table is raised by three beautiful lightly curved legs with ...

A very fine 20th Century pair of marble top finely carved pair of side tables or chest of drawers of exceptional quality, ormolu mounted throughout and with well figured timbers comp...

A very rare pair of early 20th Century finely carved well figured mahogany marble top lamp or side tables of exceptional quality, with rich patination, grain and ormolu mounted throu...

A fine quality, elegant late 19th century French Louis XV style Kingwood serpentine shaped bureau plat, having an inset suede covered writing surface, a single frieze drawer, wonderful gilded ormolu mounts with entwined leaf decoration, the central mount representing a military helmet and flag. Raised on elegant cabriole legs terminating in scrolling ormolu feet. Attributed to Joseph- Emmanuel Zweiner. Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener (b. 1849) was a preeminent cabinetmaker (ébéniste) of German descent, who became one of the most famous furniture...

A scarce period Charles X (1818-1834) French Restoration mahogany travailleuse sewing (thread stand - side table - jewelry dressing table) with light, warm, beautifully aged patina. Born in France in the early 19th century, almost certainly Parisian work, exquisitely hand-crafted, this exceptionally executed example features ornate gilt bronze ormolu mounts, escutcheons, and elaborate gilt metal trim. Having a highly figured light mahogany hinged lid top, lifting open to reveal a striking finished interior with divided compartments and original inset mirror plate. The conforming rectangular case fitted with a faux drawer front over a dovetailed drawer with sectioned interior. Elegantly rising on oval-shaped medial shelf stretcher-joined curvacious legs. Dimensions (approx): 27" High, 20" Wide, 13.5" Deep Stunning light almost blonde antique mahogany coloring and mellow warm tone, superb wood grain detail, and charming, beautifully aged patina over the whole. Great shape overall. Retaining original antique character marks, wear consistent with age and indicative of minimal use, nothing that detracts from the aesthetics or functionality, but only adds to the overall authenticity, refined elegant warmth, luxurious sophistication, and cozy unpretentious rustic elegance. Delivered cleaned, hand waxed, polished French patina finish, ready for immediate use and generational enjoyment! What is Charles X style: The comte d’Artois – or Charles X - was the son of the dauphin Louis-Ferdinand de Franc and Marie-Josèphe de Saxe. He succeeded his two brothers Louis XVI and Louis XVIII and became the King of France in 1824. Thirty years after the French Revolution, he wanted to embody the return of monarchy and became the leader of the catholic party . As the previous kings, he was crowned in 1825 but he was soon overthrown by the revolution in July, 1830, called "Trois Glorieuses". He left then for England, Scotland, Prague and Istria where he died in 1836. Charles X style lasted from 1818 to 1834 and happened during the Bourbon Restoration (French Restoration). This style did not replace totally the style of furniture from the French Empire but it was different from the formalism in the Napoleonic era, during which strictness and simplicity were inspired by Greco-Roman art. Indeed, artistic fields flourished. In terms of furniture, this renewal was suggested by the softening of shapes. Even though the simple aspect from the French Empire was still visible, shapes became curvier with volutes and arabesques. Another distinction is the loss of the massive aspect of furniture and the decrease of dimensions in order to decorate smaller appartments. Handling ability and comfort were key-words in the making of furniture. Apartments had essential elements such as chests of drawers, big rounded tables in the dining room, desks or secretaries, armoires and even dressing tables, comfortable fainting couches in the living room, small tables, pedestal tables, as well as gondola chairs. The wavy aspect of the latters certainly represent Charles X style the best.  One of the most emblematic features of this style is the use of bois clairs – light woods in warm blond tones - and indigenous woods that are varnished in order to highlight the grains. Bird's-eye maple, ash trees, plane trees, yew trees, beech trees, olive trees and cedar trees were most likely to be used. Indeed, at the beginning of the 19th century dark woods were hard to find. In 1806, the Napoleon’s Continental System was established in order to ruin the United Kingdom by preventing the country from any business with the rest of Europe. Therefore craftsmen had to find alternatives from mahogany which was the most commonly used material at this time. After 1815, the import of wood was even more difficult because of peace treaties and the European political situation, which contributed to the popularity of the bois clairs and indigenous woods. The furniture was often decorated with fine inlays made out of dark wood representing foliage, which contrasted with the veneer. Even though these patterns can look like bronze decorations from the Empire era,  they were far more simple and did not represent any military or mythological attributes. On the tables, trays were sometimes made out of marble as in the French Empire, but it was often put aside and inlaid veneer, Verre Eglomisé – a type of glass with a mirror finish –, mirror or porcelain from Sèvres or Paris were more likely to be used. Decorative elements from the Monarchy were highly appreciated again as they suggested luxury. Indeed, marquetry work was particularly fashionable - Boulle marquetry thrived around 1820 as the works of the Levasseur family can show. In the same way, draperies and trimmings referred to the monarchist splendour. Fabrics were often white – the traditional colour of the Bourbons – or light coloured as oppposed to the typical green from the Napoleonic era.  One of the most symbolic figures from this period of time might be Jean-Jacques Werner (1791-1849), a cabinetmaker who worked for prestigious clients such as the Duchesse de Berry who was Charles’s step-daughter. His works can be seen at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs and at the Grand Trianon in the Palace of Versailles. The duchess’s appartments situated at the pavillon de Marsan and at the Palais de Saint Cloud illustrate Charles X style the best with furniture made out of bois clairs and ornamented with dark wood patterns or fine gold decorations. Chales X style allows a transition between the sobriety of the Empire style and the abundant aspect of Louis-Philippe style. The gothic style started at this time through the "style à la cathédrale", inspired by religious architecture, which thrived from 1827 to 1830. Indeed, at the beginning of the 19th century, Romanticism put the spotlight on the Middle Ages. Cabinetmakers were not inspired by the medieval furniture but rather by architectural elements of churches and cathedrals. For instance the backs of chairs were decorated with arches shaped like rib and serration. In the same way, before Charles X abdicated, pieces of furniture were made out of dark woods – such as mahogany, which was used again in France – and were inlaid with light wood. Romanticism also influenced the layout of furniture in appartments to suggest movement through a mix of various styles, various shapes and various sizes, as opposed to the static aspect of Neoclassicism. The start of industrialisation and mechanisation also influenced this style as early technical developments led to the production of pieces of furniture in series. Credit: Marc Maison Bibliography: FANIEL Stéphane (Dir.), Le Dix-neuvième Siècle Français, Collection Connaissance des Arts, 1957, Hachette SASSONE, Adriana Boidi, Furniture from Rococo to Art Deco, 2000, Evergreen -- Extremely versatile: As warm and attractive as it is useful, this remarkable antique table having the ideal size and small proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a side table, accent or occasional table, tall sofa...

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A wonderfully detailed and elegant French 19th century Louis XV st. Tulipwood and Ormolu side table, attributed to Francois Linke. This one drawer freestanding table is raised by sle...

An absolutely stunning antique French card / console table, dating from the 1920-30’s. The quality is outstanding, this has a gorgeous design with lots of nice features. The wood is...

Victorian Louis XVI Style Serpentine Centre Table - Walnut Veneered with Kingwood and Ebony Inlays - Ormalu Banded Top and Cabriole Legs with Ormalu Mounts - 48"w x 31"d x 30"h

Pair of large Sèvres style pedestals in porcelain, ormolu and green onyx French, late 19th century Height 87cm, width 40cm, depth 40cm Thes...

An Important Louis XVI Style Console Table A superb example of Parisian craftsmanship, constructed from Kingwood and dressed with well-cast and hand-chased gilt and silvered bronze ...

A stunning and most unique French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Breche d'Alep marble Guéridon side table. This stunning table is raised by three Greek Key designed Ormolu leg...

A Fine Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany Occasional Tables, Attributed to Henry Dasson. France Circa 1880. Henry Dasson (1825-1896) was one of the finest makers...

A Very Fine Marquetry Inlaid Occasional Table Firmly Attributed to François Linke This fine table, closely related to other examples by François Linke, is...

Dimensions - (Closed) H: 29 1/4in W: 72 3/4in D: 45in (Open) W: 108 1/2in This Maison Jansen French Louis XVI Directoire style dining room table is truly a show stopper and gives of...

FRANCOIS LINKE LOUIS XV CARVED WOOD MARBLE TOP CONSOLE TABLE, CIRCA 1890, By Francois Linke. The table is composed of a veined marble top rais...

A striking and most unique pair of French turn of the century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu and Var Orange marble Guéridon side tables. This sensational pair are raised on triangular pier...

A stunning antique French inlaid nest of tables. This was made in France, it dates from around the 1930’s. The quality is fantastic, this is beautifully made with gorgeous inlays on...

A Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood and Tulipwood Parquetry and Figural Ormolu Mounted Ladies Writing Desk with Figures of Ram-Heads. The lockplate by Thomas Elsley Lt...

A Timeless Masterpiece: The Exquisite Bureau Plat of The Duke and Duchess of Windsor In the world of fine art and antiques, certain pieces transcend time, becoming symbols of opul...

Loius XVI Style Inlaid Centre Table the brass banded top with amboyna and rosewood crossbanding and diamond inlay, curved X-Stretcher and the base decorated with ormalu - English c18...

A Fine and Rare Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Occasional Table. By Emmanuel Alfred (dit Alfred II) Beurdeley. Paris. France, Circa 1885. The top with marquetry of precious fruitwoods and rare timbers depicting a central cartouche of two monkeys standing in a classical landscape, dressed as men playing a drum and a tambourine. The surrounding marquetry composed of rocaille framed trellis parquetry panels with musical attributes. The shaped top surrounded by a three-quarter gilt-bronze gallery. The top slides back and the drawer opens to reveal a writing tray. The serpentine sides with cartouches with flower-filled marquetry. On cabriole legs headed by gilt-bronze rocaille clasps. Beautifully rendered by Beurdeley this ‘table Singeries’ is ennobled with the fullest frivolity of the rococo. The marquetry scene on the top derives from engravings published in Paris in the mid-eighteenth century entitled ‘Le Tambour de Basque’ and 'Le Tambourin’ by J. Guelard after designs by Christophe Huet (died 1759) from a series entitled ‘Singeries ou Différentes Actions de la Vie Humaine Representées par des Singes’. The present writing table is almost identical to an 18th century table in the James A. de Rothschild collection at Waddesdon Manor (inv. 3472) which was purchased by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild at the legendary auction of Prince Demidov’s Florentine Palazzo San Donato in 1880 (Lot 1554 — Très jolie table...

A French Antique Ormolu-Mounted mahogany envelope games card table, C. 1870, attributed to Henry Dasson. A very elegant and high quality, French Louis XVI style, mahogany and bro...

A Fine Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bois Satiné and Lacquered Tray-Top Table, by Henry Dasson. This elegant table is inset to the top with a lacquered tray decorated with a s...

Of beautiful construction from burr walnut, ebony and specimen woods with understated ormolu accents, the tripod table rising from curved legs with rectangular cross-section conjoine...

19th Century glossy ebonized Louis XV style bureau plat with lovely bronze ormolu and black leather top with gilded embossing.

A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany Centre Table. The table with a Villefranche de Conflent marble top of soft purple patterning against a white ground. Beneath the marbl...

A stunning French 19th century Louis XVI st. Satinwood, Mahogany and Ormolu console. The beautiful freestanding console is raised on elegant topie shaped Mahogany feet with circular ...

Beautiful walnut inlaid side table circa 1830. Top surface with contrasting walnut veneers arranged into a symetrical design.  Shaped frieze with decorative ormolu mounts on each si...

A most elegant pair of Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany, Giltwood, Ormolu and white Carrara marble consoles. The pair of freestanding 'D' shaped consoles are raised on fou...

An elegant French late 19th century Transitional st. Tulipwood, Ormolu and Brèche d'Alep marble side table. This beautifully designed three drawer side table is raised on four tapere...

An elegant and most striking French 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany and Ormolu dessert console. The demi lune shaped console is raised on four tapered Mahogany legs with wrap aro...

A French Napoleon III serpentine console table or salon table in ebonized wood with elaborate and fine ormolu details. Four cabriolet legs, each leg decorated with an ormolu mount of...

A handsome French 19th century Empire st. Mahogany, Ormolu and Vert Campan marble console. The solid Mahogany console is raised on a rectangular plinth with a mottled edge on the thr...

A very good quality 19th century French charming two-tier side table with a single frieze drawer parquetry inlaid, designed with Allegories of Geography and Astronomy, with pierced three-quarter gallery surround, above a foliate and loop frieze, the front with a drawer, ormolu mounts and raised on delicate cabriole legs. The Louis XVI furnishings and decorative style started in 1774, at the begin-ning of Louis XVI reign up until 1790. The Directoire style will succeed. It followed a European movement return to classicism in the second half of the eighteenth century. Louis XVI, grand-son of Louis XV, became king in 1774 at the age of 20. Queen Marie Antoinette also very much appreciated the decorative arts. The middle of the eighteenth century and the Louis XVI style furnishing has been heavily influenced by the discovery of the remains of Herculaneum (1738) and Pompeii in 1748. Thus, was born the neo...

A stunning and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany, Ormolu , Burl Walnut and Vert Patricia marble side/center table, signed Tahan, Paris. The Bouillotte table is ...

A stunning French 19th century Louis XVI st. Tulipwood, Walnut, Ormolu and white Carrara marble console. The demi lune shaped console is raised on four square tapered legs with Ormol...

A Stunning Set of 3 Binda Collection Italian Louis XV Ormolu Mounted and Leather Inset Nesting Tables in great vintage condition. Measures: 22.25" W x 15.25"D x 21"H 18"W x 12.75"D x...

Antique writing table by Beurdeley after a model by Adam Weisweiler French, c. 1880 Height 74cm, width 83cm, depth 46cm Crafted by the prestigious 19th century furniture makers Beu...

A very elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu, Mahogany and marble table. The oval side table is raised on four 'C' scrolled Ormolu legs ending with hoof feet. The four leg...

An elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany, Tulipwood, mirror and Breche D'Alep marble dessert console. This console is elevated by four delicate circular tapered fluted l...

Antique French gilt bronze and mahogany bonheur du jour French, Late 19th Century Height 117cm, width 78cm, depth 54cm Made in France in the late 19th century, this elegant bonheu...

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 pu...