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19th Century French Empire Table

$3,200
£2,435.49
€2,816.25
CA$4,541.44
A$5,081.98
CHF 2,643.70
MX$61,234.01
NOK 33,283.01
SEK 31,446.90
DKK 21,021.80

About the Item

In the French Empire (1804-1815) period, grandeur was often measured in gilt bronze—sphinxes, swags, laurel wreaths gilded to catch the light. But every so often, a piece turns up that rewrites the rules of restraint. This mid-19th-century mahogany table trades ornament for purity. Its round top rests on three columnar legs with quiet capitals and bases, joined by a shelf and set on tall tapered legs that taper into spade feet. The drama lies not in applied decoration, but in the wood itself—the apron is thick, its book-matched grain drawing mirrored flames across the surface, while the mahogany’s natural luster carries the weight of embellishment. French Empire design, shaped under Napoleon’s reign, prized strength, symmetry, and classical gravitas. Here, those ideals are distilled to their essence: monumental in stance, architectural in form, yet softened by the organic richness of the timber. A study in simplicity, elevated by the grain.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.25 in (71.76 cm)Width: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)Depth: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Mahogany
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Bottom stretcher has been replaced. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: RIGHTPROPER35171stDibs: LU3738346360902

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