Gilt End Tables

An exceptional French side cabinet from the late 19th century. Likely Parisian in origin, elegantly refined, finished in the luxurious and sophisticated Louis XV taste, presenting with the striking original decoratively shaped variegated specimen marble top with molded edge, atop the gravefully curvacious bombe form case, adorned with intricate geometric diamond parquetry, hand-crafted, of fine quality, craftsmanship and rich detailing throughout, the solid wooden chest fitted with two dovetailed drawers over a spacious single large cabinet door, all open to reveal luxurious rich mahogany finished interior, decorated with finely gilded chiseled and sculpted bronze ormolu fiolate motif mounts, original pull fittings, gilt brass running ornamentation accents the scalloped apron, flowing elegantly down the short cabriole legs, terminating in elaborate bronze sabots. As warm and attractive as it is useful, having the ideal proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a hall console, dry bar cart - liquor cabinet, side table, accent table, sideboard server, linen or towel storage...

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...

A pair of Italian circular side tables painted in white with gilded accents. Tables in good condition with little marks consistent with age. Height: 26 1/2" Diameter: 21".

A Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany, Tulipwood and Gilt-Bronze (Ormolu) Mounted Belle Époque Guéridon Circular Side-Table with a Parquetry Top, by François Linke (1855-1946). The single-drawer end table inset with a symmetrical parquetry top an ormolu frieze, the apron with bow-tied swagged floral wreaths, the corners with fruit and acorns ormolu mounts, raised on four tapered legs topped with chased rings and inset spigots, all raised on bell-shaped sabots. Signed on top trim: F. Linke. Circa: Paris, 1890-1900. François Linke (1855-1946) was one of the most celebrated ébénistes of his time. Born in Pankraz, Bohemia, Linke moved to Paris in 1875 and six years later established independent ateliers at 170, rue de Faubourg St. Antoine. As was the practice among contemporaries and noteworthy predecessors, such as Alfred Beurdeley and Henry Dasson, Linke initially produced furniture derived from styles popular during the 18th century ancien régime. By 1900, his worldwide reputation as an individualistic master of high quality furniture was already established. However, with a huge display, placing his extravagant pieces in room settings and winning the Médaille d'Or for his Grand Bureau...

A very fine pair of French 19th/20th century Louis XV/XVI style Transitional Style Satinwood Parquetry and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Commodes with Brêche d'Alep marble-tops, attributed to François Linke (1855-1946), inspired by models by Léonard Boudin (French, 1735-1804), Gilles Joubert...

A fine French 19th-20th century Mahogany and Gilt-Bronze (Ormolu) Mounted Belle Époque Gueridon Circular Side-Table with Marble Top, Attributed to François Linke (1855-1946). The sin...

Midcentury gilt aluminum lily form table with glass top.

Decorate a living room or den with this elegant pair of antique round gueridons. Crafted in France circa 1870, each fruit wood table stands on three cabriole legs decorated with bron...

A pair of Southwest style "Lone Star" side table / end cabinets / nightstands, by high quality Spanish Colonial / Western style luxury furniture designer Jorge Kurczyn, Hacienda Santa Klara. This hand-crafted contemporary end table combines full grain damask patterned leather upholstered front, exquisite hand tooled copper designs, and rich hand carving. The beautifully, finished top of this custom end table is adorned with geometrical hand carving running ornamentation around its rim. Directly below the top of the end table is a large rectangular drawer adorned with rich, brown, full grain leather. Centered in the drawer is a hand forged handle made by skilled craftsmen. This custom end table features two arched, cabinet doors opening to reveal generous storage and shelf for additional storage options. Each cabinet door panel is adorned with a hand hammered and hand tooled copper Lone Star, surrounded by hand tooled, copper, floral designs. Each cabinet door has a hand forged, pull handle. The leather upholstery is hand tacked to the drawer with gilt decorative nailhead trim. This custom furniture has arched molding...

An unusual, delicate and rare set of two mid century Italian side tables with outstanding hand painted scenes of Italian gardens with flowing fountains on each of the table tops. The top four corners of each table having ormolu busts of women...

A Very Fine French 19th century Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood and Bois Citronnier Marquetry center table or writing table, attributed to François Linke (1855-1946), after t...

Louis XIV style Giltwood end tables or side tables with a Crema Marfill Marble top with a honed finish . Gilded with 23.75 K gold. Very Fine Carving made by Master Craftsman. We have...

A most impressive pair of Italian parquetry inlaid mahogany lift-top work tables (side table - end table - bedside nightstand) with warm, nicely aged patina. circa 1920s/1930s Wha...

Paire de "Bouts de canapé" en chêne doré. Ensemble unique.

Beautiful eye-catching Regency style end table with paint decorated top and ebonized apron and legs with gilt rings, splayed feet, and brass reverse "C" stretchers, designed by Mario...

19th Century, France inlaid wood centre table This elegant centre table in inlaid wood was made in France in the early 19th century. The rectangular top has shaped and wavy side...

An extraordinary morphing envelope card table, hand-crafted and painted black, signed/stamped, high quality, "Seven Seas" by "Hooker Furniture" The Seve...

Elegant and rare pair of French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical side or end tables in hand gilt wrought iron attributed to Jean Royère. The 'Creneaux' tables are classic, modern pieces featuring a geometric, rhythmic pattern with open, slotted spacing providing lightness and transparency. The tops are composed of a thick glass and are inset into the frames providing a seamless appearance. Limestone, travertine or another stone will also work well as tops. Jean Royere was the most important interior design and furniture creator...

Highly decorative small Louis XV style gilt side table with grey marble top, carved legs ending in paw feet with extensive carving throughout. Measures: 20 1/2" H x 24" W x 18 1/2" D.

An extraordinary pair of 1950s art deco side tables in great condition hand-crafted out of walnut and completely restored by our craftsmen team. These fabulous pieces feature a rich walnut and ebonized color accents with lacquered finish, two tiers with new top clear bevel glass supported by scroll arms sitting on a rectangular base accentuated with round feet. This set of end tables...

A Very Fine French Late 19th/Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Kingwood, Bois Satine, Mahogany, Marquetry and Parquetry Gueridon (Round End-Table), Attributed to François Linke (1855-1946). The circular marquetry top with trellis inlay encompass by a ribbon-tied floral and ribbon entwining inlaid surround, above a frieze interspersed with four abundant floral, foliate and entwined opposing cornucopia mounts each centered by a bacchanal mask, with one frieze drawer, on slender cabriolet legs with an up swept X-stretcher surmounted by a circular under-tier with a basket weave mounted gallery. Bearing the fine quality furnishings retailer's plaque which reads: 'S. & H. Jewell, 131 & 132, High Holborn, London, W.C'. Circa: Paris, 1900. S & H Jewell are first recorded in 1830 as fine quality retailers, restorers and cabinet makers. They were a family business who worked from their premises at 29-31 Little Queen Street, Holborn, in London and then later to 26 Parker Street and then at 131 - 131, High Holborn, both in London W.C. They are recorded to have sold furniture to the Arts and Crafts home...

A fine side table designed by Hilda Flack (American, 1943 - ) made of very good quality satinwood veneer. This side table with mahogany center pedestal and...

Discover the epitome of regal elegance with our antique Louis XV style side table, crafted from rich mahogany wood and meticulously restored by our team of expert craftsmen. This stu...

18th Century French Louis XV/Transition Kidney Salon Table or Table à Rognon Excellent and rare small side or salon table, a so-called "table à rognon": the kidney shaped table with elaborate mirrored parquetry standing on four slender and tapering cabriole legs with gilt- bronze sabots. A small trompe l'oeil sliding front door, which follows the concave outline of the table front, discloses the table interior with two small storage compartments. One side of the table fitted with two small, curved drawers swinging out sideways. The table top a white and grey marble plate, partially surrounded by a pierced brass gallery. A small table by Charles Topino (ca. 1742-1803, master 1773) was offered in the international art market, which had the identical shape with the characteristic drawers swinging out to the side: Charles Topino worked for a number of years as an independent craftsman before he was received as a maître in 1773. From 1757 Charles Topino worked in the rue du Faubourg-Saint-Antoine gaining great renown as a marqueteur producing elaborate marquetry featuring floral garlands and bouquets as well as still-lifes showing vases, bottles, teapots and other artefacts. Although Topino supplied distinguished clients from the French aristocracy, his main customers were the marchand-merciers and marchand-ébénistes, notably Héricourt, Dautriche, Migeon, Denizot, Moreau, Delorme, Tuart, Joubert and Boudin. In 1782 Topino was elected député of his guild. Topino tended to specialize in making light furniture such as small tables, chiffonnières and bonheurs-du-jour although he is also credited with outstanding commodes and secrétaires in both the Transitional and full Louis XVI styles. Pieces of his oeuvre can be found at the Rothschild Collection...

A very fine French 19th-early 20th century Louis XV style mahogany, tulipwood, parquetry and ormolu mounted oval gueridon side table with a Brêche Violette marble top, attributed to François Linke (1855-1946). The inset oval Brêche Violette marble top with a gilt-bronze surround, above a lozenge parquetry frieze with foliate ormolu mounts, with a drawer to one side, on cabriole legs headed by clasps and joined by an 'X'-shaped stretcher centered by a foliate finial, on scroll sabots. Unsigned. Circa: Paris, 1900. Another almost identical table by François Linke (1855-1946) was sold at Christie's London 19th Century Furniture, Sculpture, Works of Art and Ceramics, Sale 7569 on 18 March 2008, Lot 66. François Linke (1855-1946) was one of the most celebrated ébénistes of his time. Born in Pankraz, Bohemia, Linke moved to Paris in 1875 and six years later established independent ateliers at 170, rue de Faubourg St. Antoine. As was the practice among contemporaries and noteworthy predecessors, such as Alfred Beurdeley and Henry Dasson, Linke initially produced furniture derived from styles popular during the 18th century ancien régime. By 1900, his worldwide reputation as an individualistic master of high quality furniture was already established. However, with a huge display, placing his extravagant pieces in room settings and winning the Médaille d'Or for his Grand Bureau, Linke's participation in the Paris 1900 exhibition...

Late 19th C. Louis XVI style gilt bronze ornamented side table with fluted turned legs and a single drawer. There are small (10" w x 8.75"d) side extensions to the left and right of ...

A pair of black and gilded carved wood tables with verse eglomise tops. Verre eglomise is a French term referring to the process of applying both a design and gilding onto the rear f...

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner style tables. This is a rare pair of gold gilt end tables featuring an intricately sculpted base of cylin...

Occasional table, having a powder-blue painted finish, showing natural wear; its oval molded top with 3/4 pierced gallery of gilt bronze, over single frieze drawer, centered with a r...

Baker Furniture Verre églomisé gilt ebonized antique coffee table, labelled. Baker marking dates to 1940 according to my research. Extremely rare piece.

A very fine French 19th-early 20th century Louis XV style mahogany, tulipwood, parquetry and ormolu mounted oval gueridon side table with a Brêche Violette marble top, attributed to François Linke (1855-1946). The inset oval Brêche Violette marble top with a gilt-bronze surround, above a lozenge parquetry frieze with foliate ormolu mounts, with a drawer to one side, on cabriole legs headed by clasps and joined by an 'X'-shaped stretcher centered by a finial, on scroll sabots. Unsigned. Circa: Paris, 1900. François Linke (1855-1946) was one of the most celebrated ébénistes of his time. Born in Pankraz, Bohemia, Linke moved to Paris in 1875 and six years later established independent ateliers at 170, rue de Faubourg St. Antoine. As was the practice among contemporaries and noteworthy predecessors, such as Alfred Beurdeley and Henry Dasson, Linke initially produced furniture derived from styles popular during the 18th century ancien régime. By 1900, his worldwide reputation as an individualistic master of high quality furniture was already established. However, with a huge display, placing his extravagant pieces in room settings and winning the Médaille d'Or for his Grand Bureau, Linke's participation in the Paris 1900 exhibition...

Indulge in the classic charm of French design with our exquisite Napoleon III style side table. Handcrafted by skilled artisans, this pie...

Circular banded top over a conforming frieze supported on three ebonized and gilt wood legs joined by a plinth base raised on Greek scroll feet.

A rare pair of stunning French gilt-bronze and Chinoiserie top side tables with three tiers (attributed to Maison Baguès, mid-Century). Each table has three rectangular burgundy-lacq...

Petite cabinet on legs, painted and parcel silver-gilt, having a faux mabre molded top on conforming cabinet base, single door revealing a copper-lined interior, raised on blossom-he...

A Very Fine French Louis XV Transitional Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted, Marquetry and Æil de Vermeil Parquetry single-drawer side-table by François Linke (1855-1946). The rectangular top...

A pair of French Empire style ebonized side tables from the mid 20th century, with marble tops and gilded accents. Created in France during the first half of the 20th century, each o...

Pair of Louis XV Style French 19 century Marquetry inlaid gilt bronze mounted marble top two drawer end tables.  

French 18th century Louis XV small Marquetry side table, a so-called "Table Chiffonière" with removable Silk Screen A rectangular body with canted corners on cabriole legs holding t...

Louis XV style, French marble topped table. Exceptionnal Brèche de Violette marble top, (breccia viola purple), gilt bronze sabot feet, bro...

Pair of Louis XV style end or side tables. Each has a long drawer opening from the side, with gilt bronze sabot feet, bronze detailing around the top and along the legs, and keyhole ...

Louis XVI style giltwood coffee tables / side tables hand carved in solid wood. Fine detailing with filigree worked backed with an antiqued mirror glass (Similar to the Venetian wor...

French Empire side or night table, in walnut wood and original black marble top, a drawer and a cabinet door, with original classic gilded bronze, representing leaves, capitals on it...

A Nice Late 19th century gilt bronze mounted Louis XV style lamp table The shaped squarer Breche Violette marble top on tapering bronze mounted ...

This magazine rack side table is made of mahogany and faux-bamboo gilt metal. This is a French work, circa 1970.

Pair of Louis XV style oval ebonized side tables with marble tops and Ormulu mounts, in the glamorous style of Hollywood Regency. This two-tiered, pair of black lacquer tables...

A fabulous, round, single drawer, Italian occasional table on gilt bronze, wheeled feet. The 19th c. inlaid, walnut base is surmounted by a wonderful, 18th c., marble top surrounded ...

Late 19th century gilt bronze mounted Empire style side table The hexagonal marble top within a bronze gallery above a single drawer surrounded by scrolling foliage and ram heads,...

A very Fine French 19th century Louis XV style kingwood and ormolu-mounted marble top gueridon side table. The semi-circular single-drawer table fitted with a Rouge Royal marble top ...

A Fine Pair of French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Mahogany and Stained Fruitwood Marquetry Circular End or Side Tables en Chiffoniere, Joseph Emmanuel Zwiener - J...

Lacquer occasional table has highlights of gilt arabesques that surround a quatrefoil center panel framed with mother of pearl inlay. This p...

A very impressive French gilded ormolu table, having an 18th century Japanese Arita Imari porcelain charger and vase mounted and raised on scrolling ormolu...

A fine French 19th century gilt-bronze (Ormolu) mounted, mahogany and tulipwood marquetry oval Gueridon (side) table with marble top, attributed to François Linke (1855-1946). The in...

Louis XV parquetry occasional table, Circa 1760.

18th Century French Louis XV/Transition period cube marquetry side table, so-called "Table à Rognon": standing on four cabriole legs a kidney-shaped ...

This rosewood and gilt occasional table has a turned rosewood stem with a quatrefoil convex platform base terminating in gilt bun feet.     

A fine quality pair of late 19th century French parquetry inlaid side tables, each with wonderful parquetry inlaid decoration, classical Rococo style gilded ormolu mounts, five drawe...

The rectangular top with canted corners whimsically inlaid with various items related to leisurely pursuits including playing cards and gambling’s, a book of poetry, a painter's pale...