French 19th Century Guéridon Table Lion's Paw Feet Original Marble Top

19th Century Louis Phillipe Period Guéridon circa 1840

French circa 1840

Guéridon d’Époque Louis-Philippe circa 1840

Crafted of mahogany and mahogany veneer

Finely turned and intricately carved in the typical French Empire style

Retaining the very thick and well made Original grey marble top

Shaped moulded edge and concentric circles

Designed to stop spilt drinks from running off the sides

The marble top is supported by

Segmented Flame mahogany curl veneered mahogany apron frieze

With a beautifully beaded ball turned edge moulding below

This leads down to an Elegant Cuban mahogany base

Thick, finely turned and intricately carved fluted baluster column

With bulbous Reeded vase form

This, in turn, sits on a finely carved mahogany tri-form base

Consisting of three superbly carved legs with fine details

Adorned with scrolls and acanthus leaves

Terminating on large carved Empire style lion's paw feet

Which sit on original brass castors

Table has a lovely warm colour

Marble top with no damage apparent

Wear consistent with age

Stable construction

Ready to go straight into a home

This quality guéridon table and the marble top are in excellent condition overall

H: 74cm (29.1") Di: 98cm (38.6")

This magnificent mahogany French marble-topped Guéridon, or centre table, from the d’Époque Louis-Philippe circa 1840, is crafted from mahogany and mahogany veneer. It features fine turning and intricate carving, emblematic of the French Empire style and stands as a fine example of authentic antique craftsmanship. Guéridons became a staple in French furniture design during the 18th and 19th centuries. The table's robust construction, subtle decorative elements, and the incorporation of grey marble are all indicative of the Louis-Philippe period.

The table retains its original, substantial grey marble top with a contoured, moulded edge and concentric circles, designed to prevent spills from dripping off the edges. The marble is supported by a segmented flame mahogany curl veneered apron frieze, with a beautifully beaded ball turned edge moulding beneath, leading down to an elegant Cuban mahogany base.

This guéridon table features a robust, intricately carved fluted baluster column with a bulbous Reeded vase form atop a finely carved mahogany tri-form base. The base boasts three exquisitely detailed legs, adorned with scrolls and acanthus leaves, terminating in a large Empire style lion's paw feet resting on original brass castors. The table exudes a warm hue, complemented by a marble top free of any apparent visible damage.

Showing wear appropriate for its age, the table's structure is solid and it is ready for immediate placement in a residence. The guéridon table and marble top are in overall excellent condition, measuring 74 cm (29.1") in height and 98 cm (38.6") in diameter.

Its neutral grey marble top, with a contoured moulded edge and concentric circles, is designed to complement rather than compete with items placed on it. Moreover, its thoughtful design prevents any spills from dripping off the edges during social gatherings.

Gracefully elegant and impressively striking, this table would make an outstanding statement piece in an entrance hall. It epitomises a functional yet refined element of French furniture heritage.

Guéridon Tables, Their Appeal & Brief History

For antique furniture enthusiasts there is a timeless allure and enduring charm to antique guéridon tables that few other pieces embody; these tables are rich in history and artisanal quality and have stood the test of time to become prized possessions among collectors and aficionados.

Collecting these items is akin to embarking on an historical odyssey tracing the evolution of design and the skill of the artisans who crafted these enduring works of art. In the realm of collecting, the provenance, condition, and aut

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