Hand-Painted Card Tables and Tea Tables

This is a fabulous example of a rare Late 19Th C. Bamboo & Japanned Lacquer Table,. This table was brought back from France. Very unusual size, could be used as a dining table, game...

Multicolor Murano glass modern coffee table with brass trim, a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship. This unique piece is distinguished by...

An English shell inlaid, parcel gilt, paint decorated and ebonized papier mache tilt-top tea table, mid 19th century, the top centered by a scene depicting an English Pointer hunting...

Fine pair of George III period satinwood card tables with crossbanding and ebony string inlay, the top with finely painted floral festoons in crossbande...

Antique European Barley twist side table/cane shelf on casters Beautifully hand carved early 19th century/late 18th century barley twist end table...

A lovely side table constructed of 17th century Delft tiles, each despicting a celebratory religious szene with stylized floral corners. Each Tile has chips and mars on the edges, b...

French 19th century handcrafted hand painted fruitwood game table or desk with two large end drawers.

A beautiful Italian 17th century Scagliola panel mounted on an iron base as a low table, depicting two figures Italian comedy figures, "Comedy D'el Arte", flanking a parrot with play...

A Swedish black painted Biedermeier style oval table from circa 1920s-1930s.

An X form constructed base with angular stretchers between the legs and a beautifully painted motif of birds and flowers. The top with canted corners and overall lacquered decoration...

Exquisite 19th century hand painted papier-mâché tray on a 20th century stand Gorgeous black lacquer background with a hand painted floral bouquet of flowers. The tray was made an...

This incredible table is listed in a Philip and Kelvin LaVerne's 1960s catalogue as a Limited Edition work, making this rare 'La Reine Floral' coffee table an important artifact and collector's item. This table, and one other design, the coveted and highly sought after "Chan Li Cabinet" being Limited Editions in this particular time period and catalogue. Per the original catalogue (see images), this La Reine Floral table by father and son team, Philip and Kelvin Laverne, was created in the manner of an 18th century masterpiece, and executed in pierced bronze, pewter and hand-enameled cloisonne of a superb floral inlay, circa 1965, signed on one corner. Beautiful finely cut design with scalloped shaped top and custom cut glass which allows full visibility through the top to the gorgeous sculptural cast bronze legs and openness of the filigree. This beautiful La Reine Floral cocktail table has deep vivid patina throughout. Part of the process of father and son team, Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, was to bury their tables in dirt to give it a natural patina. In additional to this, the tables naturally patina throughout the decades they have been in use. This particular table has incredible patina through the bronze legs and table top. In addition, the colors of the hand applied enamel and polychroming is simply gorgeous. This rare, coveted, in-demand and sought-after coffee (or tea!) table is best described as a functional sculpture. Philip and Kelvin considered themselves artists, rather than furniture makers, and their gallery motto was "Works of Art". So for most of the collector and antique dealer world, we consider this a sculpture that can be used as a coffee table, tea table, cocktail table or book table. It is sturdy and structurally sound, and since the materials are of a strong and robust nature - it is absolutely suitable for every day use. But of course, if you prefer, you can place it in your room purely for viewing purposes, it is similar to any other piece of quality, Fine art that you would otherwise place on a museum wall. This La Reine Floral table, bearing similar design as another table coined Midsummer Night and another named Viola, is an incredible option for the most discriminating client or collector as this one is the only which was a Limited Edition. Consider for a Mid-Century Modern, Modern, Post-Modern or Contemporary home. Also an interesting addition of Juxtaposition in a French neoclassical, Traditional, Spanish, Transitional or Hollywood Regency room. Due to its formidable materials, this is suitable for residential or commercial use, perfect for any magazine-cover-worthy interior design project. Reference: Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Sculpture III, Philip La Verne...