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19th Century French Empire Mahogany Dressing Table
Shackladys Antiques
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£3,845
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19th Century French Empire Mahogany Dressing Table

19th century
Description

Early 19th century French Empire mahogany dressing table, the oval mirror frame with swans heads terminals,To the well figured top over a large freeze drawer. All raised up on scrolling legs and paw feet.

Dimensions

Height 54.5 Inches

Length 35 Inches

Width 17.5 Inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
138cm (54.33")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated this French Empire Dressing Table to the 19th Century.

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SA1073494
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Description
Early 19th century French Empire mahogany dressing table, the oval mirror frame with swans heads terminals,To the well figured top over a large freeze drawer. All raised up on scrolling legs and paw feet.

Dimensions

Height 54.5 Inches

Length 35 Inches

Width 17.5 Inches

Height
138cm (54.33")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this French Empire Dressing Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1073494
Shackladys Antiques
Shackladys Antiques
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19th Century French Empire Mahogany Dressing Table

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Shackladys Antiques
Telephone 01244 316 394 or 07769 200 346
Location
34 Spital Walk
Boughton
Chester
CH3 5DB
United Kingdom
By appointment only
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Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 750
Items Sold 3,499
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A 19th-century French Empire mahogany dressing table with an oval swivelling mirror, gilded bronze ormolu mounts, swan neck supports, and lion head handles.
19th century French Empire mahogany dressing table
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A 19th-century French Empire mahogany dressing table with an oval swivelling mirror, gilded bronze ormolu mounts, swan neck supports, and lion head handles.
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French Empire furniture originated during the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte in the early 19th century, drawing inspiration from ancient Roman, Greek, and Egyptian archaeology. Pieces feature symmetrical geometric silhouettes, dark mahogany veneers, and gilded bronze ormolu mounts depicting classical motifs such as stars, swans, and laurel wreaths.

These dressing tables were primarily constructed using solid oak or pine frameworks veneered with high-grade Cuban or South American mahogany. Decorative elements were cast in bronze and chiseled before being gilded using the mercury gilding process, known as ormolu, complemented by silvered glass mirrors.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or pine secondary woods, and heavy cast bronze mounts attached via hand-cut steel screws. Hand-planed surfaces, natural wood oxidisation on underside panels, and original mercurial mirror glass with subtle silvering degradation further indicate age.

A French Empire dressing table can function as a focal statement piece in a contemporary bedroom, dressing area, or spacious hallway. Pairing dark mahogany and gilt bronze against muted wall palettes or modern minimalist lighting creates an effective visual contrast.

Mahogany surfaces require occasional waxing with a beeswax polish applied along the wood grain and buffed with a soft lint-free cloth. Ormolu mounts should be dusted gently with a soft brush, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners, polishes, or water, which can strip historic gilding.
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