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19th Century French Marble Top Writing Table/Desk with Ormolu Mounts

About the Item

!9th century French Belle Epoque writing table with gilt ormolu mounts on the feet corners and apron. The top is a single rose and cream-colored marble slab with wonderful veining. The marble top has a gilt bronze band around the entire perimeter of the piece. The apron of the table is decorated with a wide band of ormolu decoration, and there is a center drawer in ormolu decorated with a center urn and neoclassical figures. The legs of the table are graceful and tapering to the feet, which are again decorated with ormolu mounts. A stunning addition to any home used as a barm writing table or center table.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.5 in (77.47 cm)Width: 55 in (139.7 cm)Depth: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)
  • Style:
    Belle Époque (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Marble,Ormolu,Rosewood,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1840
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Essex, MA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Item #4031stDibs: LU5000133647852

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