Fruitwood Tray Tables

A rare and striking antique French Napoleon III Second Empire Period (1852-1870) convertible rafraichissoir wine cooler drinks table by the ébéniste to the Emperor Jean-Pierre-Alexandre Tahan (1813-1892) Crafted by Jean-Pierre-Alexandre Tahan, the esteemed cabinetmaker to Napoléon III, this wine table is a remarkable example of 19th-century European artistry, ingenuity, and fine craftsmanship. Executed in timeless Louis XV style, ebonized fruitwood featuring sophisticated Boule style Queen marquetry with inlays of mother of pearl and brass, adorned with ornate patinated bronze mounts, having a pierced brass galleried top fitted with a cartouche shaped handled serving tray, lifting to reveal a spacious open well with removable ice bin metal liner. Over an elegant scalloped apron, rising on long shapely cabriole legs affixed with eye-screws to accommodate the serving tray converting it to a stretcher style lower shelf, terminating on casters. circa 1860 Signed, retaining the original metal label that reads "TAHAN FOURNISSEUR DE L’ EMPEREUR Paris" (Tahan Supplier of the Emperor) to the interior compartment. Could also be used a bar cart, tea service table...

Elegant Sheraton occasional table, crafted to a high standard and veneered with satinwood, lemonwood, and mahogany. Oval tabletop with a large central satinwood panel. The tabletop i...

Elegant coffee table in finely inlaid wood, signed Emile Gallé (1846-1904), France This refined coffee table is the work of the French cabinetmaker and ceramist Emile v (1846-1904)....

Beautiful antique tray with real butterfly specimens. Solid wood frame with inlays. In the middle. A wide range of different species of butterflies in different colors protected by g...

A large and rare Papier-mâché tray table with intricate view of castle in mother of pearl inlay on the top set in a serpentine shaped surround with gilded foliate borders and gold gi...

A scarce antique French fruitwood server / drinks table with beautifully aged warm patina. Born in France in the 19th century, hand-crafted...

Fabulous serving table with shelf below (20 x 9.75) which can be now used as a standing desk. Great design with brass inlay and sleek styling on wheels. Very well crafted. In origina...