Charles X Tables

A French flip top game table, late Charles X period. Original decorated felt play mat. 33 inches wide by 16 ½ inches deep by 29 ¾ inches tall ; open top 33 by 33 ¼ inches

In finely hand carved three-legged solid walnut. Small plate band covered with walnut veneer with frame. Liguria, First half '800 Dimensions: Diameter 143 Height 78 cm circa.

A French Charles X period walnut side table circa 1830 with tray top, single drawer and slender trestle base made of carved legs with cross stretcher. Immerse yourself in the allure ...

Early 20th century console in wood veneer. It features beautiful marquetry of rinceaux and floral motifs in drawer. It is resting on four tapered legs.

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 fine Charles X Style French parcel gilt mahogany round center table with three scroll form legs and shaped base stretcher. Dates to the 19th century in very good overall condition,...

A French Charles X mahogany flip top game table with leather.

A 19th century French Charles X style flip top game table, or side table, with beautiful book matched veneers of walnut and mahogany. The top rotates and flips open to reveal a green...

A fine 19th century Italian inlaid center table.

Beautiful important Charles X antique round center table, 1825. The large and solid central stem in turned walnut. The solid walnut top is ...

Early 19th century console in rosewood and maple. It features beautiful marquetry of rinceaux and floral motifs. It is resting on two straight...

Elegant coffee table in carved blond walnut. Originally designed as a work table, it can be used as a small desk or console. The fluted columns and the molded footrest give a touch o...

19th century French Charles X paved and inlaid centre table with round top Elegant central table made in France in the Charles X period, paved with different woods. The circular pla...

"French Charles X maple and inlaid end table with decorated white marble top. Antique condition, shows its age."

Charles X worktable, crafted from solid Cuban mahogany, features elegant gilt bronze details. The top lifts to reveal a mirror and a compartmentalized storage area. Beneath the top i...

The Maison Chéreau, founded in 1816, is known for its particularly elaborate tables for high society and royalty, such as our six-legged solid bronze table. Typical of French billiar...

Davis cabinet Company Charles X Style Calais Cherry and solid Brass Gueridon Pedestal Table. Measures 28 inches in diameter and stands 22.5 inches tall. Good vintage condition.

Refined table in solid mahogany, finely carved. It is rectangular in shape, with rounded edges and a smooth band underneath. Adding further elegance are the decorative carvings on th...

A rare and elegant marquetry Russian game table. With central floral marquetry motif and gilt bronze-mounted. Opening to reveal inset green based playing surface with marquetry inl...

Opulent 19th century French mahogany console table featuring a dramatic black variegated marble top. The console has a rich veneered finish that showcases the lovely mahogany woodgra...

Charles x style writing table with swans inlaid with arabesques drawer forming writing, twentieth century, slot on the tray of dimension height 81 cm ...

A French Charles X period mahogany console table from the 19th century, with cornucopia legs, lower shelf and mirror. Born in France during the first half of the 19th century, this e...

Walnut with a wonderful gray and white fossilized marble dish shaped top. The carved walnut faceted baluster shape support mounted on a hexagonal base with tripod legs with scrolled ...

Rare Charles X Office partners desk center table console wood onyx stone bronze. Amboyna is among the most expensive and sought-after of all burls and is frequently sold as veneer or as small turning. Amboyna burl was and still is among the world's rarest and most expensive & Exquisite holding the distinction of being the original wood used on Rolls Royce dashboards. An important and rare 19th century Period King Charles X Large desk with a Pull out Single wide drawer Mirrored in the manner of partners Desk , Enclosing fitted Eight Columns with incredible Bronze dore work magnificent ormolu capitol of scrolls, foliate. Outstanding light in color and fine in texture Carved Wood. All original hardware and plaques. Mounted on Geometric lower base arched on both sides that allows this magnificent piece to be used as a center table and as a console at the same time, elevating the entirety of this art work of this rare Desk to a category of its own finely chased laurel leaf wreath. As seen in the closeup pictures the signs of the centuries are apparent but minor considering such a large piece of furniture, such as cracks chips losses etc. But overall outstanding condition. You are welcome to send your expert to examine it in person. we have seen our fair share of incredible furniture of the 15th to 19th Century periods. this table Desk is incredibly well preserved for its age and use . the fitting work and the design i have rarely encountered any at that level of sophistication and craftsmanship. The result that could only be achieved by big Masters comparable to what was done for the Grande Commande. This type of furniture at that level are mostly kept with the old families, rarely to see them on the market. I have some other high end chateau inventory and rare pieces of the periods as well. Antique Dealer Los Angeles West Hollywood Melrose Ave La Cienega Blvd. Amboyna wood The name derived from Ambon Island in Indonesia that was a Dutch Colony, where much of the figured wood is believed to have been initially exported and it used to take many years before the special material gets to Europe in order to make the very high end and refined furniture. As seen in the closeup pictures the signs of the centuries are apparent but minor considering such a large piece of furniture, such as cracks chips losses corner large stone top etc. But overall outstanding condition. You are welcome to send your expert to examine in person. The unique period of early 1800’s of King Charles X is easily recognized by its fine marquetry of light lemon wood The decoration forms motifs of very fine foliage, windings, nets of fretwork frames, rosettes and stylized palmettes. Goddesses putties and multiple tableaux all around this desk table. Topped with an even more beautiful Carved Stone ONYX Translucent light honey Gold and Green hue. During King Charles X Light colored woods, yellow or bleached, such as lemon tree, maple, sycamore, orange tree, plane wood...

French Charles X round rosewood and satinwood floral inlaid center table with triple scroll pedestal base and 3 drawers.

Elegant carved and ebonized walnut writing table, with a smooth top and two drawers onthe front under the top, convenient for storing items. The ebonized walnut legs consist of two f...

A French Charles X style oval gueridon made of solid and veneer of mahogany. A nice accent table with lyre shaped pedestal base and tray table top. Small drawer with brass knob. Nice...

A Charles X style guéridon, or centre table, made of veneer of walnut with French polish finish. The circular top has a polished brass band around the perimeter and is inset with gre...

French side table from the Charles X period, of solid walnut. Bees wax hand rubbed finish, with intact and original Saint Anne veined marble top from the French Alps. The elegant cab...

Console table Charles X style. Black polished mahogany, plate with white marble. Front with columns and gilded bronze capitals. Rear-mounted mirror in black frame with gilded bronz...

Rarrr! This 19th Century French Charles X style hardwood console table is monstrous and beautiful, with solid marble top over a conforming frieze with single locking drawer, raised o...

A 19th Century French Charles X fruitwood marquetry pedestal sewing table with tiered velvet lined compartments. There is a wooden clasp beneath the larger hidden octagonal compartme...

With a circular St Anne marble top with raised rounded edge resting on a triangular tapered support raised on lotus carved paw feet.

Pair of French 19th century Charles X period flamed mahogany, maple wood, and white Carrara marble console tables . Centered at the...

An Italian mahogany and parcel-gilt center table with a circular top above triple addorsed dolphins on a triform base, Tuscany, 1830.

Elegant side table featuring an oval, hinged tabletop. The piece stands on four slender legs and includes a drawer integrated into the drum-shaped central section. Veneered in bird’s...

Period early 19th century marble top mahogany center table. Baluster shaft with original marble top and paw lion legs.

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A beautiful and most decorative Italian 19th century Charles X period Walnut and Maplewood side/center table. The table is raised by four elegantly scrolled legs connected to a most ...

Circular antico verde marble top with gallery raised on gilt bronze swan form supports joined by two lower shelves, paw feet.

Circular marble top raised on a incurving triangular base ending in paw feet

A most attractive French 19th century Charles X Period Maplewood, Birchwood and marble center table. This handsome table is raised by four Bronze casters supporting short Maplewood s...

An Italian mahogany and parcel-gilt centre table with a circular top above triple addorsed dolphins on a triform base, Tuscany, 1830.

French sewing or side table, Charles X or Restoration style 1810-1820. The table is embellished with a beautiful satinwood and kingwood veneer. It has o...

A stunning and most impressive pair of French 19th century Charles X st. Ormolu and Glass coffee/side tables. Each elaborate and high quality table is raised by three scrolling folia...

Beautiful wooden console carved with floral motifs, worked with great skill and refinement. Its elegance is accentuated by the pure gold gilded f...

An important Restauration period ormolu Gueridon, c. 1820, Attributed to Pierre-Philippe Thomire (1751-1843). With a round Siena marble molded edge top, the frieze with a plain mo...

A rare and very fine early 19th century antique solid mahogany extending dining table with four finely made oak inserts, each numbered. The two ends are of solid mahogany with the...

Handsome 19th century French Charles X Mahogany center table with carvings and a beautiful gray marble top. An elegant piece that is sure to impress. Lovely! Circa 1860 39w x 29h

Small sewing table designed as a wall-mounted console, featuring a hinged compartment supported by four tapered columns on a quatrefoil base. Veneered in bird’s-eye maple with darken...

An elegant Italian mahogany and parcel-gilt center table with a circular top above a centered balauster support with a triple addorsed dolphins on a triform base. Timeless decor...

A handsome pair of French 19th century Charles X St. Yew wood side tables. The thin round top is raised by a turned central support above a triangular base with toupie shaped feet be...

This unique Charles X style center table showcases masterful marquetry work typical of the period. The tabletop features a central medallion in foliate and shell-like motifs and is s...

Charles X mid-1800s mahogany feather banded writing desk with inlays and two drawers and with arched legs joined by crossbar with 4 wheels. The desk measures: Length when closed c...

An outstanding French 19th century Charles X period rosewood, maple and marble console with one drawer. The console is raised by handsome carved paw feet below a most decorative conc...

Polychrome Terracotta Church Console, France, Circa 1850. This remarkable polychrome terracotta church console, dating from circa 1850, was salvaged from a chapel before its demoliti...

The epitome of French elegance and style, this French Charles X-style writing desk takes the classic design of English Davenport desks to new heights. The table is exquisitely crafted of the finest Ceylon ebony...

An attractive and very unique Italian early 19th century Charles X period Gris St. Anne, white Carrara, Rouge Royale, Sienna, and black Belgian marble side table. This wonderful side...

Italian Charles X style wood and pink marble round dining table, 1930s Dining table with a round top in breccia pernice marble. The base is made of polished dark wood, with a single,...

A pair of 19th Century French Charles X painted wood column pedestals. This lovely pair features arched raised panels accented with dark painted trim detail.