French Circular Side Tables 1900 - 1920

Name: A Pair of French Circular Side Tables with Drawers
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1086756
Price: 1980 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A gueridon is a small, usually circular occasional table supported by one or more columns or legs, originating in seventeenth-century France. Traditionally crafted for holding oil lamps or decorative items, these tables frequently feature marble tops or decorative woodwork surrounded by raised brass galleries.

French Neoclassical tables were predominantly constructed using fine hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or kingwood, often embellished with geometric parquetry or marquetry veneers. Accent fittings typically included pierced brass or gilt-bronze gallery rims, cast drawer pulls, and brass sabot feet.

Authentic pieces from or inspired by this era feature straight, tapered, or fluted legs rather than cabriole curves, alongside geometric veneer work such as chevron or herringbone parquetry. Examining drawer construction reveals hand-cut dovetails, while brass components display subtle signs of natural oxidisation and hand-finishing.

Positioning a pair of slender gueridon tables symmetrically on either side of a sofa or bed creates balanced proportions in a room. Pairing warm timber parquetry with simple modern lighting or contemporary glass accessories highlights the architectural lines of the tables.

Dust wooden surfaces regularly using a clean, soft microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish along the grain annually. Avoid using harsh chemical polishes on the brass gallery rims to prevent deterioration of the natural aged metal finish.