Victorian Papier Mache Table 19th Century

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A 19th-century black lacquer papier-mache side table featuring a scalloped floral inlaid top on a turned pedestal with scroll feet.

19th century mother of papier mache side table

Ref: SA1020699

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ObjectSide Tables
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialPapier-mache, Wood, Mother-of-pearl
ColourBlack
MotifsScalloped edge, Mother-of-pearl inlay, Baluster pedestal, Scroll feet
SizeH 70 cm (28 in) x W 70 cm (28 in) x D 59 cm (23 in)

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Popularised during the Victorian era, papier-mache furniture was crafted using compressed paper sheets treated with lacquers and varnishes to create durable decorative pieces, often decorated with gilding and mother-of-pearl inlay.

Craftsmen layered paper pulp and adhesives onto wooden frames or moulds, baking and lacquering each coat before setting delicate slivers of iridescent shell into the soft finish prior to final polishing.

Authentic 19th-century examples typically show subtle age-related fine crazing in the black lacquer finish, hand-painted floral motifs with gilded accent lines, and slight irregularities in the hand-cut shell fragments.

Position the table in an empty corner or beside a contemporary armchair to let its dark silhouette and decorative shell inlay act as a stark visual accent without overcrowding the space.

Dust gently with a clean, dry microfibre cloth and avoid using water, solvent polishers, or placing the piece near heat sources and direct sunlight, which can crack the lacquer and loosen shell inlays.

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19th Century Mother of Papier Mache Side Table