Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 8

Rare George IV Period Amboyna Inlaid and Carved Giltwood Centre Table

$171,302.58
£125,000
€145,832.80
CA$234,641.72
A$260,972.81
CHF 136,271.89
MX$3,175,761.50
NOK 1,740,400
SEK 1,632,188.16
DKK 1,088,406.09
Shipping
Retrieving quote...
The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation

About the Item

A magnificent library centre table of exhibition quality of the George IVth period, in the Manner of Morel & Seddon. Constructed in amboyna, with holly and specimen woods used in the inlays; rich and extensive employment of carving and gilding of exceptional quality; the table of end support form, conjoined by an addorsed tapering ring turned stretcher, carved with lobes; the end supports of triangulated form, rising from platforms supported by winged claw feet, carved with gilded foliates and acanthus leaves, with a stylised thyrsus staff issuing leaves and tendrils, inlaid in Holly; the sides sumptuously carved with gilded foliates; the serpentine top having pendant teardrop gilded finials at the angles; the thumbnail moulded edge gilded, having a running band of holly inlaid flowering anthemion in the outer reserve, and an exuberantly inlaid marquetry posy of spring flowers, in exotic woods to the centre. Published in "British Furniture 1820 to 1920" by Christopher Payne, 2023, p. 71 & 73, illustrated fig. 2.17a-c. Morel & Seddon of 13 Great Marlborough Street London The partnership of Nicholas Morel, who had formerly worked for the Prince of Wales, later George IVth, on his residences at Carlton House and the Brighton Pavilion since the cusp of the 18th/19th Centuries, and George Seddon, of the large and established cabinet makers Seddon and Sons of Aldersgate Street came into being in 1827, when Morel, of French extraction, was awarded by George IVth the monumental task of refurbishing the apartments at Windsor Castle; his partner of choice was Seddon, whose expertise was coupled with a large workforce, as they were noted as the largest cabinet makers in London in the 18th Century, thus having the capacity to process large orders. The Windsor Castle commission was worth almost £200,000 to the company. Hugh Roberts book, 'For the King's Pleasure', published by Royal Collection Enterprises in 2001 illustrates many of the pieces made for the commission, and concordances may be noted between these, and our Library Table. The firm seemed to have had the Crown as their main clients, with further work being carried out for William IVth, although a large commission was carried out for the Marquess of Stafford in 1830 worth £15,000. Morel's name disappears from the records in 1831, and the company of G & T Seddon, although awarded the Royal Warrant in 1832, had great difficulty in extracting the £200,000 from the Crown for the Windsor commission, which led to a near bankruptcy in 1840. The firm eventually closed in 1868.
  • Attributed to:
    Morel & Seddon (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.5 in (72.39 cm)Width: 56.5 in (143.51 cm)Depth: 27 in (68.58 cm)
  • Style:
    George IV (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1830
  • 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:
    Seller: 75671stDibs: LU95474411643

More From This Seller

View All
19th Century Kidney Table with Marquetry and Gilt Brass
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
A burr yew, marquetry and gilt brass-mounted Kidney shaped table Attributed to Gillow & Co The top inlaid with a border of strapwork, husks and paterae within multiple bands of m...
Category

Antique 19th Century English French Provincial Center Tables

Materials

Brass

Decorative French Amboyna and Gilt Bronze Center Table
Located in London, GB
A Library Centre Table in the Louis XVI Manner Constructed in amboyna, with purpleheart banding with gilt bronze mounts; of elliptical form, with gently everted angles; rising from ...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables

Materials

Bronze

19th Century English Walnut and Ormolu Mounted Centre Table
By Holland & Sons
Located in London, GB
A very fine and substantial centre table in the Louis XVI in the Manner of Holland & Sons Of exceptional quality, utilising beautifully grained woods, including Circassian walnut,...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Louis XVI Center Tables

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Marquetry Inlaid & Ormolu Table attributed to François Linke
By François Linke
Located in London, GB
A 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

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Ormolu-Mounted Burr Walnut Table in the Louis XVI Style by Pretot
By Henri Picard, Pretot & Cie
Located in London, GB
A Superb Library Table in the Louis XVI Manner By Maison Pretot of Paris Of exceptional quality, constructed using beautifully grained woods, including burr walnut, boxwood, and syc...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Shaped Centre Table with Inlay and Gilt Metal by Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
An Antique Shaped Centre Table by Gillows Constructed in Circassian walnut, with specimen woods inlays, and gilt metal adornments; rising from a castor sho...
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Center Tables

Materials

Metal

You May Also Like

French Arts & Craft Carved, Gilt and Inlaid Louis Seize Style Walnut Table
Located in Lisse, NL
Elegant design and top quality carved multi purpose antique table. The top of this beautifully designed and very well executed table is inlaid with a diamond in the center which grows into a larger, but more organic diamond as it moves outward. The edges of this table with the differences in height also make this table extra impressive. What probably is most striking are the incredibly detailed carvings on all four sides and on all four legs. The sharp details and the depth of the flowers and branches are of a level of craftsmanship seldom seen. Apart from some minor dents and scratches and some fading of the gilding this table is in excellent condition and it is structurally as sound as can be. It even comes with the Original, antique coasters...
Category

Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Center Tables

Materials

Nutwood

Fine Quality French Inlaid Walnut Rosewood Louis XV Bronze Mounted Center Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular burled walnut, bronze mounted, and satinwood inlaid center table that is just incredibly adorned with majestic inlay of flowers, meticulously and crisply inlaid...
Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XV Center Tables

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze and Marquetry Centre Table
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XVI style gilt-bronze and marquetry centre table. This impressive centre table is beautifully enriched with cuivre doré mounts. The top has a lozenge pattern parquetry gro...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Superb Quality 19th Century Walnut and Inlaid Centre Table
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality 19th Century walnut and inlaid centre table, the shaped top profusely inlaid with various decorative patterns, having an oval panel at the centre with a lovely figur...
Category

Antique 1860s British Early Victorian Center Tables

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Kingwood, Exotic Wood And Ormolu Center Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and very high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. Kingwood, exotic wood, and ormolu center table. The rectangular table signed BURY is raised by impressive cabriole legs with fine fitted wrap around ormolu sabots and lovely scrolled foliate designs with an ormolu chute which leads to stunning richly chased foliate corner mounts in a superb satin and burnished finish. The striking arbalest shaped apron displays an exceptional array of wonderfully executed inlaid exotic wood floral and foliate designs with a charming and most decorative cube...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Center Tables

Materials

Ormolu

George IV Amboyna and Parcel Gilt Center Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very fine George IV amboyna burl and giltwood center table attributed to T. & G. Seddon (formerly Morel and Seddon), circa 1835 The circular tilt-...
Category

Antique 1830s English George IV Center Tables

Materials

Giltwood, Amboyna