1840s Tables

Handcrafted during the 19th century, this French Louis Philippe period pine secretary is ideal for the casual decor with its clean lines and sublime functionality. The tailored lines...

This is a fine antique French Directoire marble topped and ormolu mounted mahogany console table, dating from Circa 1840. The shaped Carrara marble top features a decorative three quarter pieced brass gallery over a frieze drawer decorated with beaded panels. It is raised on four elegant tapering and fluted Doric columns united by an undertier on cone shaped ormolu mounted feet. It has beautifully refined proportions and retains excellent colour and patination. The Botanical name for the mahogany this item is made of is Swietenia Macrophylla and this type of mahogany is not subject to cites regulation. THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THAT THIS ITEM IS MADE OF IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION AND DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY RESTRICTED MATERIALS. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 87 x Width 87 x Depth 32 Dimensions in inches: Height 2 foot, 10 inches x Width 2 foot, 10 inches x Depth 1 foot, 1 inch Directoire style was a period in the decorative arts, fashion, and especially furniture design in France concurrent with the Directory (November 2, 1795–November 10, 1799), the later part of the French Revolution. The style uses Neoclassical architectural forms, minimal carving, planar expanses of highly grained veneers, and applied decorative painting. It is a style transitional between Louis XVI and Empire. The Directoire style was primarily established by the architects and designers Charles Percier (1764–1838) and Pier François Léonard Fontaine (1762–1853). In its use of Neoclassical architectural form and decorative motifs the style anticipates the slightly later and more elaborate Empire style, which was introduced after Napoleon established the First French Empire. It reflected the Revolutionary belief in the values of republican Rome. Ormolu - Gilt Bronze (from French 'or moulu', signifying ground or pounded gold) is an 18th-century English term for applying finely ground, high-carat gold in a mercury amalgam to an object of bronze.The mercury is driven off in a kiln leaving behind a gold-coloured veneer known as 'gilt bronze'. The manufacture of true ormolu employs a process known as mercury-gilding or fire-gilding, in which a solution of nitrate of mercury is applied to a piece of copper, brass, or bronze, followed by the application of an amalgam of gold and mercury. The item was then exposed to extreme heat until the mercury burned off and the gold remained, adhered to the metal object. Carrara marble - is a type of white or blue-grey marble popular for use in sculpture and building decor. It is quarried at the city of Carrara in the province of Massa-Carrara (Tuscany, Italy). Carrara marble has been used since the time of Ancient Rome; the Pantheon and Trajan's Column in Rome are constructed of it. Many sculptures of the Renaissance, such as Michelangelo's David, were carved from Carrara marble. For Michelangelo at least, Carrara marble was valued above all other stone, except perhaps that of his own quarry in Pietrasanta. The Marble Arch in London and the Duomo di Siena are also made from this stone, as are the interiors of Manila Cathedral, the cold-white marbles of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque and the campus of Harvard Medical...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine original circa 1840 English mahogany library bookshelf trolley on oversized William IV wagon wheels. A good looking well made and...

The late Empire column table from the 1840s is a magnificent example of furniture craftsmanship from that era. Crafted from rich mahogany, this table exudes elegance and sophisticati...

Gorgeous English Victorian marquetry and walnut centre table with ormulo mounts Circa 1840 Fully restored to perfect condition Just look at the patina and grain to the burr walnut Bo...

M01 elegant mahogany work or lamp table with figured mahogany top above a frieze drawers with four turned finials, raised on flat faceted column terminating in quatrefoil base with d...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, circa 1840 Fruit wood refectory dining table with wonderful two plank top Pleas...

This is a set of 2 Swedish Demi Lune Tables 19th Century. they have been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"

Large centre table by the famous Bavarian cabinetmaker Franz Xaver Fortner (1798-1877, Munich) from circa 1840. The tabletop shows a rich inlay work out of brass, copper, tin, mother...

Elegant early Victorian games table with barley twist stretcher Rosewood games table with a chest board and back gammon inlaid foldover flap We date this piece to circa 1840 Very sol...

An unusual and rare 19th century continental specimen wood occasional / side table, the top inlaid with swags with a raised shaped gallery, below the frieze panels decorated with bra...

A very fine 19th century Satinwood centre table by Holland & Sons. The table is of finely figured Satinwood with a circular tilt-top above a baluster column with three S-scroll and l...

The rectangular black marble and pietra dura top is set above a walnut base naturalistically carved with C-scrolls, lilies and foliage on a central lily support with outswept dolphin feet. At the back are two cabriole legs headed by shells and equally ornate carving. The inlaid decoration comprises a central sunburst within a patchwork border of specimen marbles and fossils including: Madrepore, Petworth, Portoro, Brocatelle, Sicilian Jasper and ‘Duke’s Red’. The top of the base is stamped ‘Artist R. Tudsbury Edwinstow. nOTsh.’ circa 1840. Measures: Height 33in, 84cm Width 60in; 152.5 cm Depth 361/2in, 92.5 cm Provenance: Oberton Hall: “The Grecian-black marble top, with its ribbon-banded tablet and polychromed pietre dure compartment is a masterpiece of the Derbyshire Black Marble Works at Ashford and Old Royal Museum, Matlock. It was probably designed by William Adam (d.1873) who succeeded to the Works in 1831. A trade sheet illustration of the Museum featured a related table, where the Museum was noted as being ‘under the Especial Patronage of his Grace [Charles Cavendish, 6th] Duke of Devonshire/Minerals and Shells/Inlaid Tables/Mawe’s Original Royal Museum, Matlock-Bath. The finest Spar, and elegantly engraved Black Marble Ornaments, Chimneypieces etc, London Jewellery’.” Please see page 60 for further information on Ashford Marble...

Indulge in the timeless elegance of this late Biedermeier Salon or Dining Table, originating from South Germany and dating back to 1830-40. Crafted with w...

An ebonized English walnut center table in the ‘Egyptian Style” of the late Empire period. Four elongated lion legs resting atop Ivory sph...

A handsome Burl walnut box on stand. The top box is a traveling flip to desk with a later custom stand, for the perfect smaller side table. The box, measuring 16 long, 10 deep, 6.5...

The dining table, crafted from birchwood, stands as a testament to the elegance and craftsmanship of the mid-19th century. Dating back to around 1840, this exquisite piece is in supe...

This is a beautiful mid 19th century, English side table. The tops shows an amazing amount of patina and age. The drawer has been cross banded with mahogany presented with the origin...

We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare Gothic Revival circa 1840 solid oak partner desk with top drawer writing slope and side bookcases made by either Gillows of Lancaster or Pugin Where to begin, this desk has been on a journey, when I first received the piece it looked like it had been French polished and waxed around 20 times, it had a very clumpy sticky finish, my restorers have stripped back all that horrible guck, they have then lightly stained and French polished it the correct way which has kept all the period patina and simply made it golden, The leather top and writing slope top has been replaced with fully aniline natural cattle hide leather that was plain, I’ve then had my leather polishers dye it this gorgeous whisky brown colour. Lastly there was various small timber repairs which have been done with antique timber...

Louis Philippe Center Table with original marble top.

A stylish early 19th century Italian centre table. The simulated marble top with shaped moulded edge and acanthus carved frieze, raised on a shapely giltwood triform base with exagge...

Very large antique English oval table with 5 original leaves, completely in perfect condition. Stylish leg. Unique and very solid antique dining table / conference table. The table h...

We are delighted to this absolutely stunning one of a kind Gothic Pugin style hand studded brown leather console table with single drawer This...

A mid-19th century English mahogany butlers tray on the stand features a rectangular tray with a surrounding gallery. On a folding X-frame stand with woven straps to accommodate the ...

A magnificent antique Victorian leather top partners desk. This dates from around the 1840-1860 period. It is of extremely high quality, and...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare circa 1840 early Victorian English Oak games table This table is a bit of mystery, it has a square drop section in t...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime Specimen occasional table with was made in 1840 and has been fully restored by my French Polish...

An outstanding large antique Victorian console table, made in England and dating from around the 1840-1850 period. Crafted of the utmost quality, it is a large and impressive size. ...

Victorian Mahogany 2 drawer Hall/ Serving Table Mahogany Upstand Back with carved Shield in Centre, Mahogany Top With Thumb mould edge, Pair Frieze Drawers with Mahogany Linings, ...

Elegant antique Italian writing desk. Rare and precious solid cherry wood. Comfortable size for a practical use. The desk has elegant turned legs. In the lower part three drawers and...

An unusual desk made from oriental timber to an English design. The shaped top has the typical arrangement of small drawers on three sides, including a pen tray, surmounted by a bra...

Antique William IV quality figured mahogany tea table having a quality figured mahogany fold over top opening to reveal a polished figured mahogany inside, carved mahogany frieze sup...

English burl walnut Davenport desk with carved floral fret work, hinged lid revealing fitted interior with original ink wells, leather hinged writing surface with four fitted interio...

An early Victorian walnut marquetry centre table, attributed to Edward Holmes Baldock, of circular form with a superb quarter veneered burr waln...

An early Victorian solid walnut library table made for Gillows by John Barrow, the shaped rectangular top decorated in burr walnut within bold reed-and-flu...

Very good 19th Century northern Italian circular tilt top center table with profuse marquetry inlay in geometric patterns, the center with bird on flowering branch, with walnut, oliv...

A fine English XIX Century specimen wood side table, comprising many wood types in a geometric design. On a turned tripod base.

Rare and fine quality Italian antique tripod table or pedestal table. The table is made up of a square top supported by a central turned pedestal and t...

This is an antique bedside table. A French, walnut, marble and inlaid brass nightstand, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840. Fine quality and exquisite finish to this delightful bedroom piece Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order Select walnut stocks present fine grain interest and rich caramel hues Dashing white marble and golden brass add further appeal Of square form and framed with tapering pilasters Marble plinth edged with brass fretwork rails Arranged as a wide drawer over a marble lined cabinet Each dressed with small circular pulls and brass mouldings Tapering supports inlaid with brass gadrooning beneath gilt collars Useful under tier offers a display height of 38cm (15'') Stands upon a quartet of brass capped, circular feet This is a striking antique bedside table, with superb colour and delightfully inlaid with brass accents. A treat for the bedroom, and benefits from a fully lined cooling cabinet...

A French Louis XVI-style small scale demilune console table with drawer and apron and four round tapered legs with stretcher in form of lower shelf. The apron with figured mahogany v...

Carved oak Chippendale style lowboy, nicely faded top with carved molding, the three drawers with overlapping beaded edges and open work original pulls...

This handsome rosewood English vanity box retains the original glass bottles and jars with silver plated tops, 19th century. The inside reveals multiple compartments and a spring loaded lever opens the secret drawer...

A beautiful American Rococo Revival sofa table in rosewood with shaped drop-leaves, escargot feet, and well-articulated foliate carvings on apr...

This table is a beauty! French Antique Louis XVI style c1840 Accent Table / Side Table. Beautiful thick marble top. Fully caned base.

Outstanding quality large antique early Victorian rosewood centre/dining table by Gillows having a large remarkable quality hexagonal rosewood top w...

Gorgeous Gueridon or endtable with sculptures of fauns as a structure, patinated bronze and green marble top. The structure is made up of a four legs as a shaft and a square bronze b...

The front and sides of this center table are serpentine shape and have a double molded edge. The apron also has a serpentine shape with carved edges. The drawers extend only from one...

English mahogany triple pedestal dining room table with three central fluted urn ringed pedestals, splayed reeded saber legs, and resting on the original lio...

Irish Cuban mahogany three drawer sideboard with carved scrolled gallery, gadrooned molded edge, carved eagle heads, flanking lower cabinets, original brasses, and terminating on acanthus carved...

Great 19th century table with four detailed scened tiles set in the top with heavy adorned brass on the outside and on drawer..Tiered shelves and curved legs with Eagle engraved fee...

Lovely italian of the period Louis Philippe walnut side table. Featuring legs with refined turned decoration. On the front a drawer internally divided into small compartments. A smal...

Gorgeous restored French 19th century empire sewing stand. Made from Mahogany with bronze grips and carved bone keyplate. Amazing quality piece with fresh French polish finish. Full...

A handsome Biedermeier sofa table or writing desk in Cuban mahogany with one drawer and two drop leaves on cylinder column resting on quatre-form base with carved lions' paw feet, Sw...

Fabulous hand crafted mahogany wine cask with a crotch mahogany panel to the front side along with concave sides and a stepped lid. Lacquered and french polished not that long ago . ...

19th century mahogany one leaf dining table, the solid moulded edge top with rounded corners above a deep frieze with moulded edge, supported on elegant carved turned legs with carve...

Lovely italian of the period Louis Philippe solid walnut tilt top table. Featuring legs with refined turned decoration. This table is perfect for small spaces, you can keep it closed...

the well-figured quarter-veneered oval top above a plain frieze apron raised on a graduated quadrangular pedestal adorned with giltwood anthemion decoration above a giltwood foliate ...

The top of this English mahogany tripod gallery center table has a brass repeating arch gallery. The entire top rotates to reveal a hidden storage compartment. The heavy base has a l...

Original painted column table/side table from the 1840s with tilting function, made in blue and grey colours. This antique table has a practical tilting function, making it ideal as ...

European inlaid fruitwood coffee table, with the center panel having an inlaid stylized flower framed by four thick batten boards. The top is designed to slide in either direction to...