19th Century Tables

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...

English Early 19th Century Mahogany Pembroke Table. Early 19th century Mahogany oval occasional Pembroke table. It has two drop leaves, supported by hinged brackets over one singl...

This unique Biedermeier table is truly a masterpiece. Its standout feature is the beautiful walnut veneer grain on the top, elegantly supported by a tripod foot and a central column....

19th Century Antique Italian Louis XV Style Natural Walnut Dining Table. Beautiful formal table with solid walnut shaped cabriole legs and ...

An impressive and grand scale Italian 19th century Louis XV st. Giltwood and Breche D'Alep marble console. This exceptional freestanding console is raised by four richly carved scrol...

Found in France, this circa 1840s mahogany empire center table has a new, professionally applied ebonised finish. Gray and white streaked round marble top with a brass trimmed trefoi...

Antique American Victorian natural wicker two tier parlor table in all original nicely aged finish w/ ornamental scrolls and beads / four bowed s...

Antique French Farm Table with Very Rare 2-Board Top which almost always indicates a really old table and based on how much work was required to make the table once more structurally...

Late 19th century American carved oak dining table with extensions leaves and with lion's paws feet. Measurements: Height 30" Diameter...

Antique Black Forest rustic antler table ca. 1900. A large antique octagonal antler table. Decorated with several antlers from the deer and stag. Each corner with turned horn roses....

19th century Killarney games table with depictions of Muckross Abbey, shamrocks, ferns and acorns throughout. The furniture from this part of Ireland is very distinctive with inlai...

A cute delicate but sturdy table all nicely French polished. Rectangular top with bamboo turned legs and turned X form stretchers.

This is an antique wooden low table that was used in rural areas and shops in Japan. In Japanese, this is called "fu-zukue." Farmers used it to study, and shops used it to keep track...

A good sized 19th Catalan dinning table with traditional “A” frame legs. Heavily patinated through years of use with many age old repairs. Sympathetically restored in our Lon...

Magnificent 19th century French iron table.

Traditional oval Pietra Dura table top of black marble inlaid with naturally colored stone creating a bouquet of yellow roses with a white oriental li...

This antique white painted iron table with marble top was produced in France, circa 1870. Tables such as these would have been used to do disp...

This exquisitely crafted Regency-period mahogany horseshoe hunt table exemplifies the superior cabinetmaking of its era. Constructed from fine Regency-era mahogany, the table radiate...

19th century bentwood Thonet table professionally stained and repolished.

A stunning Victorian jardinière occasional table / pedestal crafted of a metal base - brass - with a black marble top inlay. Circa fin de siècle late 1800s, or perhaps début de siècl...

19th Century Swedish Gustavian table from Boden Norrbotten, Northern Sweden. The table is handscraped to its original color. Hardware is original to the piece. Made in painted pine. ...

A French Neoclassical style wooden side table from the 19th century, with grey marble top and fluted legs. Created in France during the 19th century, this side table features a recta...

Excellent 19th century French bleached and scrubbed oak drapers table/ console table. 1840. Code: 9017 Dimensions: W: 88.5" (224.8 cm) H: 28.5" (72.4 cm) D: 24.5" (62.2 cm)

Early 19th Century Folk Art Gustavian table. From Halsingland, Sweden. In original blue paint. Circa 1840.

Walnut and wrought iron strap table with solid walnut top. Top was most likely one board but has split with age. carved lyre style legs, beautiful wrought...

The rustic, worn Gustavian square table from a farm in Västerbotten in Skellefteå is truly a gem. Its square shape and the shelf underneath give it a practical yet charming touch. It...

Petite Louis XV Style French sewing table. Top lifts up to four section compartment. This section can be removed to allow more storage below. A lovely li...

Dining table Art Nouveau, late 19th century. The extensions were made recently by our cabinet maker, their color is slightly different from the color of the table (please see photos)...

Unusual antique Swedish Biedermeier drop-leaf table in stunning highest grade quilted golden birch veneers and very intricate romanesque marquetry inlays on the central column and table top with 4 stub feet. Classic Swedish Biedermeier piece in a honey colour french polish finish that will grace any living room, hallway or dining room. You can use it with the leaves down or fully extended to the maximum width of 128cm and it stands 72cm high The table will be fully repolished for you prior to shipping to care care of any minor scratches or marks of use It would go very well with the various 1800s swedish biedermeier carver chairs...

A superb 19th century Gothic Revival centre table in the manner of A.W.N Pugin (unattributed). Would make a wonderful serving table or large console table. Narrow form make this piec...

This stunning work table has a thick 1 ¾” thick pine top and would make a gorgeous kitchen island. Crafted from solid pine and oak, it remains incredibly sturdy and level. The brilli...

A vintage French vintner's wine tasting table. This French wine tasting table has the typical tilt top, and butterfly wedge support. The table is nicely raised and supported by its trestle base and thickly carved legs. The wood is a beautiful light to medium toned brown with an excellent and rich patina, which we believe adds charm and history to this piece. As a space saving option, the table can be stored up against the wall with the top vertical. In this upright titled position, it stands 52 inches tall. The table measures 4 ft diameter, making a great size for breakfast area or wine cellar. This vintage table is a truly excellent example of a French wine tasting or vintners table...

19th century Louis XV style tulipwood parquetry sewing table Ladies small sewing table with a lift-up lid. The interior has the original velvet inset. Beneath is a tray containing compartments for sewing accessories...

A Fine 19th century French walnut drapers table of typical rectangular form with a full length undertier or low shelf. The frieze i...

Early 19th Century Swedish antique Rustic Gustavian Provincial table from Skellefteå Västerbotten,Northern Sweden. The table has untouched original paint. The table has a drawer on ...

19th century Chippendale burl walnut partners writing desk This desk has functional drawers on both sides, a true partner's desk. This desk is...

A Antique Rosewood Center Table circa 19th Century. The round well figured rosewood table with a scalloped top with a conforming frieze surmounted on three bobbin turned legs, shaped...

English Regency (circa 1830) mahogany table desk with 3 beaded opposing drawers over a leather top with a molded edge and supported on carved cabriole legs (attributed to GILLOWS)

This is a Victorian Era English burnt bamboo side table. Both tiers have been papered in a tree motif wall paper that is in keeping with the Aesthetic Movement period. It is in very ...

This elegant round Biedermeier table was crafted in Austria around 1830 and is a fine example of the sophistication and timeless elegance that defines early 19th-century Viennese des...

Charming 19th-century Swedish cutting table crafted in pine with its original painted surface, displaying a beautifully aged patina that reveals layers of time and use. The table fea...

American serpentine, bull nosed, flip top mahogany game table with ovolo cut corners on turreted leg dies. Attributed to Samuel Field MacIntire, Salem, Massachusetts. The table has a...

Rustic Black Forest (19th Century) carved walnut cabinet on stand with birds and floral filigree apron.  

A rare French 19th century hand-crafted 'Pétrin' table with removable top, originally constructed for the purpose of kneading, proving and storing bread dough, and sometimes referred...

A gorgeous 19th century French marble top pastry table featuring old white painted patina on the iron base. This beauty features decorative brass hardware with patina and a white vei...

Rectangular crossbanded top over two frieze drawers and raised on a trestle supports carved with anthemium, scroll feet. Provenance: Naill Smith Antiques.

A handsome French round table or gueridon in the Empire style, featuring a circular top of figured black marble (25.5" diameter), set upon a tripod column support of mahogany with or...

Very ornately carved Renaissance Revival rich golden oak desk or library table with leather insert, that we believe to be original. Features include a ...

Northern Swedish small folk art table from around 1850. The table is painted pine with the original first layer of paint that has the authentic patina of time. The paint has also bec...

A superb Victorian mahogany centre table, possible Italian, with a wonderful pietra dura marble top depicting roses, excellent original condition.

French Provincial Louis XV style carved walnut table with drawer, c. 1890. From the Fourques region in the South of France, this beautiful table features a curvilinear top over a si...

A superb quality English Regency dining table made of solid Cuban flame mahogany supported by two turned pillars/pedestals above four swept legs, terminating on brass casters. Extend...

We present this unique antique Italian table, crafted towards the end of the 19th century. The table is made of solid fir wood and features a light blue lacquer finish. This table i...

An extremely fine and unusual French Amboyan and gilt bronze bureau plat - writing table inspired by the Neoclassical designs. French circa 1880-1900. A superb amboyna writing ...

Antique French Louis XVI style walnut Cobbler's work table. Handsome 19th century French Louis XVI walnut work table or cobbler's table with fluted legs and a single drawer. This ve...

An exceptional circa 1820 English regency period rectangular-form writing or occasional table attributed to Gillows having brass bound cusped-corner top with ebony line inlay and satinwood feather-banding surrounding center field of bookmatched amboyna, the double elliptical high arched stretchers joining gilt-brass-mounted end supports having turned calamander spindles and braces issuing turned finials between ebony downswept legs ending in acanthus-leaf-cast brass casters. Several 'spindle end' writing tables were featured in the 'Gillows Estimate Sketch Book' of 1818, and a table of similar end supports stamped GILLOWS LANCASTER is illustrated in Susan Stuart's 'Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730-1840', Vol. I., Woodbridge: Antique Collectors’ Club, 2008. pl. 329, p. 301, stating "a table frame with spindle ends was supplied in the 1820s by Gillows of London to display marble brought back from the Grand Tour by the Tempests of Broughton Hall...

Neat Long and narrow French peasant dining table. 19th century. With 2 drawers on long side. Beautiful colour! Dimensions: 301L x 71W x 76H 62BH

This lovely round table is one of 7 limestone tables that were reclaimed from a private Italian Villa prior to renovation. We love the texture, color and distressed patina on this n...

Description Stamped and numbered oak octagonal drum Gillow and Co. pedestal table, circa 1860. Untouched and 100% authentic with just shy of 160 years of...

A very good example of an antique Georgian, Regency period, tilt-top rosewood dining/breakfast, circa 1820. The table is made of the finest figured rosewood, the circular top locking...