French 19th century Transitional st Mahogany, Ormolu and Viola marble side table

A charming and high quality French 19th century Transitional st. Mahogany, Ormolu, and Libeccio Antico Marble side table, in the style of Francois Linke. This stunning heart shaped side table...

An exquisite French 19th century Transitional st. Mahogany, Kingwood, and ormolu side table. The two tiered kidney shaped table is raised by delicately scrolled legs with richly chas...

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...

Antique French Napoleon III mahogany and ormolu occasional table. This table is oval in shape.