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Marquetry, Poudreuse Circa 1875 Work/dressing Ta
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Marquetry, Poudreuse Circa 1875 Work/dressing Ta

19th century
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A superb quality Poudreuse, the hinged lid finely inlaid with exceptional quality marquetry. The central oval with martial trophies and sheet music, opening to an interior with a mirror, a central well and 2 lidded compartments . The frieze fitted with a working lock and key over tapered supports, joined by bowed stretchers. For further decorative items please view our stock page here, or visit our website www.frankcraigantiques.com

Date of Manufacture

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this French Marquetry Poudreuse Table to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 08196413
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Slotted screws on the original brass hinges: cabinet work of the late nineteenth century.
Bird's-eye maple lining to the compartments: high-end decorative finishing.
Verdigris and mellowed colour in the cast-brass mounts: long exposure and age.
Hand-shaded marquetry in fruitwoods: skilled nineteenth-century inlay technique.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
67.5cm (26.57")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Reference Numbers
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SA1028059
Dealers Internal Reference
1439
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Description
A superb quality Poudreuse, the hinged lid finely inlaid with exceptional quality marquetry.
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The central oval with martial trophies and sheet music, opening to an interior with a mirror, a central well and 2 lidded compartments.
Frank Craig Antiques

. The frieze fitted with a working lock and key over tapered supports, joined by bowed stretchers. For further decorative items please view our stock page here, or visit our website www.frankcraigantiques.com

Date of Manufacture

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this French Marquetry Poudreuse Table to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 08196413
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Slotted screws on the original brass hinges: cabinet work of the late nineteenth century.
Bird's-eye maple lining to the compartments: high-end decorative finishing.
Verdigris and mellowed colour in the cast-brass mounts: long exposure and age.
Hand-shaded marquetry in fruitwoods: skilled nineteenth-century inlay technique.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
67.5cm (26.57")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1028059
Dealers Internal Ref
1439
Frank Craig Antiques
Frank Craig Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2018

Decorative antiques and works of art. Silver jewellery paintings clocks & curios . We can deliver worldwide.

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A late 19th-century French Louis XVI style marquetry poudreuse table featuring floral marquetry inlay, Greek key frieze, ormolu mounts, and fluted tapered legs.
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Archive I A late 19th-century French Louis XVI style marquetry poudreuse table featuring floral marquetry inlay, Greek key frieze, ormolu mounts, and fluted tapered legs.

Marquetry, Poudreuse Circa 1875 Work/dressing Ta

Archive II A late 19th-century French Louis XVI style marquetry poudreuse table featuring floral marquetry inlay, Greek key frieze, ormolu mounts, and fluted tapered legs. View II
Archive III A late 19th-century French Louis XVI style marquetry poudreuse table featuring floral marquetry inlay, Greek key frieze, ormolu mounts, and fluted tapered legs. View III
Archive IV A late 19th-century French Louis XVI style marquetry poudreuse table featuring floral marquetry inlay, Greek key frieze, ormolu mounts, and fluted tapered legs. View IV
Archive V A late 19th-century French Louis XVI style marquetry poudreuse table featuring floral marquetry inlay, Greek key frieze, ormolu mounts, and fluted tapered legs. View V
Archive VI A late 19th-century French Louis XVI style marquetry poudreuse table featuring floral marquetry inlay, Greek key frieze, ormolu mounts, and fluted tapered legs. View VI
Archive VII A late 19th-century French Louis XVI style marquetry poudreuse table featuring floral marquetry inlay, Greek key frieze, ormolu mounts, and fluted tapered legs. View VII
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Telephone 07774 888 724 or 01803 911 878
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Verified Since Apr 2018
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Items Sold 528
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A late 19th-century French Louis XVI style marquetry poudreuse table featuring floral marquetry inlay, Greek key frieze, ormolu mounts, and fluted tapered legs.
Marquetry, Poudreuse Circa 1875 work/Dressing ta
Ref: SA1028059
A late 19th-century French Louis XVI style marquetry poudreuse table featuring floral marquetry inlay, Greek key frieze, ormolu mounts, and fluted tapered legs.
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  • ObjectDressing Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Louis XVI Style
  • MaterialWalnut, Ormolu, Fruitwood Inlay
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFloral marquetry inlay, Greek key frieze, Ormolu mounts, Fluted tapered legs
  • SizeH 70 cm (28 in) x W 67.5 cm (27 in) x D 39 cm (15 in)

This Victorian French Louis XVI style poudreuse dressing table presents a warm brown walnut body enriched with fruitwood inlay and ormolu mounts. The hinged lid displays detailed floral marquetry surrounding a central oval inlaid with martial trophies and sheet music, while the frieze incorporates a Greek key pattern and a working lock with key. Fluted tapered legs support the piece, joined by bowed stretchers with a central urn or saucer motif. The table measures 70 cm high, 67.5 cm wide, and 39 cm deep. This refined item suits a bedroom or dressing room as an elegant surface for daily routines or display purposes.

FAQs

A poudreuse is a specialised 18th and 19th-century French dressing table designed specifically for holding cosmetics, mirrors, and grooming accessories. Originating during the reign of Louis XV and evolving through the Louis XVI period, these tables often feature concealed compartments, hinged tops, and decorative wood marquetry.

These tables were typically crafted from a timber core veneered with woods such as walnut, kingwood, or rosewood. Intricate marquetry patterns utilised contrasting fruitwoods, while decorative mounts were cast in gilt bronze, also known as ormolu.

Authentic late 19th-century pieces feature hand-cut veneers, detailed floral or geometric marquetry, and original brass or ormolu mounts with hand-chased surface details. Examining drawer joinery for hand-cut dovetails and assessing timber shrinkage consistent with age also aids verification.

A marquetry poudreuse functions as a side table, hallway focal point, or bedroom vanity unit within modern interiors. Positioning the item against a neutral backdrop allows the intricate timber patterns and gilt bronze detailing to anchor the rooms visual composition.

Position the table away from direct sunlight and fluctuating heat sources to prevent veneer lifting or timber cracking. Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth and apply a beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year to preserve the surface finish.
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