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19th Century French Napoleon III Ebonised & Inlaid Card Table with Brass and Mother-of-pearl Detail
Antiques Decorative (Sussex)
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19th Century French Napoleon III Ebonised & Inlaid Card Table with Brass and Mother-of-pearl Detail

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Description

Abeautifully crafted 19th-century French Napoleon III card table, showcasing the refinement and decorative artistry of the period. The table features an elegant ebonised and walnut frame, richly adorned with intricate brass and mother-of-pearl inlay forming a central cartouche and delicate foliate motifs across the frieze.

Stylised gilt-bronze mounts accent the corners and apron, enhancing the table’s luxurious character, while the fluted tapering legs terminate in finely cast brass feet. The top extends and folds open to reveal a smooth playing surface — perfect for both decorative display and occasional use.

An exquisite example of French craftsmanship from the Second Empire era, this piece brings timeless sophistication and subtle opulence to any classic or eclectic interior.

Condition report:

Good antique condition, with some very light scratches to the ebonised top.

Measurments

Height 72 cm

D 42 cm

Width 45

L86

Exentened

W 89 cm

D 84 cm

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Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Declaration

Antiques Decorative (Sussex) has dated this Napoleon III Card Table to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1067494
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Description
Abeautifully crafted 19th-century French Napoleon III card table, showcasing the refinement and decorative artistry of the period.
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The table features an elegant ebonised and walnut frame, richly adorned with intricate brass and mother-of-pearl inlay forming a central cartouche and delicate foliate motifs across the frieze.
Antiques Decorative (Sussex)
fig 1. Top view of a 19th-century French ebonised card table featuring burr wood veneers, brass stringing, and mother-of-pearl inlay.
fig 1. 19th Century French Napoleon III Ebonised & Inlaid Card Table with Brass and Mother-of-pearl Detail

Stylised gilt-bronze mounts accent the corners and apron, enhancing the table’s luxurious character, while the fluted tapering legs terminate in finely cast brass feet. The top extends and folds open to reveal a smooth playing surface — perfect for both decorative display and occasional use.

fig 2. Top view of a 19th-century French ebonised card table featuring burr wood veneers, brass stringing, and mother-of-pearl inlay.
fig 2. 19th Century French Napoleon III Ebonised & Inlaid Card Table with Brass and Mother-of-pearl Detail

An exquisite example of French craftsmanship from the Second Empire era, this piece brings timeless sophistication and subtle opulence to any classic or eclectic interior.

Condition report:

Good antique condition, with some very light scratches to the ebonised top.

Measurments

Height 72 cm

D 42 cm

Width 45

L86

Exentened

W 89 cm

D 84 cm

Worldwide delivery

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

Antiques Decorative (Sussex) has dated this Napoleon III Card Table to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1067494
Antiques Decorative (Sussex)
Antiques Decorative (Sussex)
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19th Century French Napoleon III Ebonised & Inlaid Card Table with Brass and Mother-of-pearl Detail

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Top view of a 19th-century French ebonised card table featuring burr wood veneers, brass stringing, and mother-of-pearl inlay.
19th Century French Napoleon III Ebonised & Inlaid Card Table with Brass and Mother-of-Pearl Detail
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Originating in France during the Second Empire (18521870), Napoleon III furniture is characterised by eclectic revivals of earlier French styles, frequent use of ebonised wood, intricate brass or mother-of-pearl inlays, and gilded accents.

Artisans typically used fine hardwoods with ebonised finishes or mahogany, combined with brass inlay work, mother-of-pearl, burr wood veneers, and gilt-bronze embellishments.

Look for natural timber grain beneath dark ebonised finishes, precise hand-cut metal and mother-of-pearl inlays, period-correct brass hinges, and fluted or turned legs with gilt-bronze detailing.

Positioned against a wall when folded, a card table functions effectively as a hallway console or occasional side table, adding visual contrast to contemporary schemes before opening for games.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth, keep the surface away from direct sunlight and central heating sources, and avoid liquid or abrasive polishes that could loosen brass or mother-of-pearl inlays.
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