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Description

19th century very stylish painted mahogany and marble topped console table.

French circa 1860’s from the Napoleon III period.

Single drawer , black paint finish which has been waxed and polished.

The marble has historic repairs.

H: 95 cm (37 3/8")

W: 150 cm (59 1/16")

D: 46 cm (18 1/8")

Declaration

Merchant House Antiques has dated this Napoleon III Console Table to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1047317

Dealers Internal Reference

Mha0031/7020/42

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Description

19th century very stylish painted mahogany and marble topped console table.

French circa 1860’s from the Napoleon III period.

Single drawer , black paint finish which has been waxed and polished.

The marble has historic repairs.

H: 95 cm (37 3/8")

W: 150 cm (59 1/16")

D: 46 cm (18 1/8")

Date of Manufacture

Merchant House Antiques has dated this Napoleon III Console Table to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1047317

Dealers Internal Ref

Mha0031/7020/42

About the Dealer

Merchant House Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2008

4th generation of antiques specialists. Expert in quality 19th century european furniture - specialists in farmhouse tables.

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United Kingdom

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ObjectConsole Tables
Period19th century
StyleNapoleon III
MaterialEbonised Wood, Marble
ColourBlack
MotifsScrolled corbels, Marble slab top, Ebonised finish, H-stretcher with finial

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Napoleon III style, also known as Second Empire, flourished in France during the reign of Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte from 1852 to 1870, characterised by an eclectic revival of historical motifs, particularly drawing inspiration from Louis XIV, Louis XV, and Louis XVI designs.

These tables typically incorporate dense hardwoods such as beech or walnut, frequently finished with a black ebonised coating to simulate ebony, and are topped with slabs of heavy marble, often breccia or white carrara.

Authentic pieces exhibit period construction techniques, including hand-cut dovetail joints, traditional hand-applied ebonisation or polish, and natural wear patterns on the underside and marble edges consistent with nineteenth-century craftsmanship.

Positioning the table against a plain wall allows its sculptural silhouette and contrasting marble top to function as a focal point, complemented by minimalist art or a simple ceramic vessel to balance the historical weight.

Maintain the wood finish by dusting with a soft, dry cloth and avoiding silicone-based polishes, while treating the marble top with pH-neutral cleaners and sealants to prevent staining from moisture and acidic substances.