What is a Louis Philippe gueridon table?

A Louis Philippe gueridon is a traditional French round centre table originating from the mid-nineteenth century, characterised by clean lines, a central pedestal base, and restrained classical proportions.

What materials are typically used in 19th-century gueridon tables?

These tables are traditionally constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, frequently topped with inset marble slabs or fine wood veneers.

How can one identify an authentic 19th-century gueridon table?

Authenticity is determined by traditional joinery methods, timber shrinkage patterns, hand-carved pedestal details, and period-appropriate wear on the underlying structure.

How should an antique gueridon table be styled in a contemporary interior?

A gueridon table serves effectively as a freestanding centrepiece in a hallway or as an occasional surface in a living room, contrasting cleanly with modern minimalist upholstery.

What is the correct way to care for a painted antique wooden table?

Maintain painted and polished surfaces by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and avoiding moisture or chemical cleaners that might compromise the finish.

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19th Century C 1840 Louis Phillipe Period Guéridon Table Later Painted

Name: 19th Century C 1840 Louis Phillipe Period Guéridon Table Later Painted
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1090175
Price: 1500 GBP
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Description

19th Century Louis Phillipe Period Guéridon Table

French circa 1840

Guéridon d’Époque Louis-Philippe circa 1840

Quality guéridon table and marble top in excellent condition overall

Later painted in period correct colour and paint mix

Specialist finish Distressed Mottled Blue Finish

Retaining the Original very thick and well made pale 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

Later painted apron skirt

This leads down to an Elegant Cuban mahogany base

Robust Vase Shaped baluster column with segmented base plinth

Atop a tri-form base

Consisting of three legs

Adorned with superb finely carved details

Terminating on large carved Empire style lion's paw feet

Marble top with no damage apparent

The table has been thoroughly checked in our workshops

Wear consistent with age

Stable construction

Ready to go straight into a home

H: 76cm (29.9") Dia: 98cm (38.6")

This magnificent mahogany French marble-topped Guéridon, or centre table, from the d’Époque Louis-Philippe circa 1840, has been later painted using specialist finish of a period correct colour of Distressed Mottled Blue. The table features all the essential elements 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 top sits upon a top with a plain apron skirt and is supported by a robust Vase Shaped baluster column with a small segmented decorative base resting atop a tri-form base. The base boasts three exquisitely detailed legs adorned with superb finely carved details terminating on large carved Empire Style lion’s paw feet. The perfectly proportioned and balanced base is complemented by a marble top free of any apparent visible damage.

The neutral pale 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.

Condition Report

Prior to the application of period correct colour and style of paint the table was thoroughly checked over in our workshops. 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.

For a complete assessment of the item's condition, we encourage you to carefully examine all the provided photos. These pictures are integral to the description and condition report of the item, providing crucial visual details about its appearance and quality.

We do not include delivery in our prices as this is dependent upon many factors such as whether it is mainland or overseas. The following options are available to you:-

You can arrange your own collection from our address

You can fill in the delivery request option

You can email us for further information if there is more than one item

Proovia Delivery offer a 2 man delivery system

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

Date of Manufacture

Whites Antiques has dated this Painted Gueridon Table to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

76cm (29.92")

Width

98cm (38.58")

Depth

98cm (38.58")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1090175

Dealers Internal Reference

MG002

Dealers Notes

We do not include delivery in our prices as this is dependent upon many factors such as whether it is mainland or overseas. The following options are available to you:-

• You can arrange your own collection from our address

• You can fill in the delivery request option

• You can email us for further information if there is more than one item

• Proovia Delivery offer a 2 man delivery system

Description

19th Century Louis Phillipe Period Guéridon Table

French circa 1840

Guéridon d’Époque Louis-Philippe circa 1840

Quality guéridon table and marble top in excellent condition overall

Later painted in period correct colour and paint mix

fig 1. A round antique gueridon table featuring a circular stone top, a turned central pedestal, and scrolled tripod feet finished with a dark painted surface. — fig 1. 19th Century C 1840 Louis Phillipe Period Guéridon Table Later Painted

Specialist finish Distressed Mottled Blue Finish

Retaining the Original very thick and well made pale grey marble top

Shaped moulded edge and concentric circles

Designed to stop spilt drinks from running off the sides

fig 2. A round antique gueridon table featuring a circular stone top, a turned central pedestal, and scrolled tripod feet finished with a dark painted surface. — fig 2. 19th Century C 1840 Louis Phillipe Period Guéridon Table Later Painted

The marble top is supported by

Later painted apron skirt

This leads down to an Elegant Cuban mahogany base

Robust Vase Shaped baluster column with segmented base plinth

Atop a tri-form base

Consisting of three legs

fig 3. A round antique gueridon table featuring a circular stone top, a turned central pedestal, and scrolled tripod feet finished with a dark painted surface. — fig 3. 19th Century C 1840 Louis Phillipe Period Guéridon Table Later Painted

Adorned with superb finely carved details

Terminating on large carved Empire style lion's paw feet

Marble top with no damage apparent

The table has been thoroughly checked in our workshops

Wear consistent with age

fig 4. A round antique gueridon table featuring a circular stone top, a turned central pedestal, and scrolled tripod feet finished with a dark painted surface. — fig 4. 19th Century C 1840 Louis Phillipe Period Guéridon Table Later Painted

Stable construction

Ready to go straight into a home

H: 76cm (29.9") Dia: 98cm (38.6")

This magnificent mahogany French marble-topped Guéridon, or centre table, from the d’Époque Louis-Philippe circa 1840, has been later painted using specialist finish of a period correct colour of Distressed Mottled Blue.

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The table features all the essential elements emblematic of the French Empire style and stands as a fine example of authentic antique craftsmanship.

Whites Antiques

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.

fig 5. A round antique gueridon table featuring a circular stone top, a turned central pedestal, and scrolled tripod feet finished with a dark painted surface. — fig 5. 19th Century C 1840 Louis Phillipe Period Guéridon Table Later Painted

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 top sits upon a top with a plain apron skirt and is supported by a robust Vase Shaped baluster column with a small segmented decorative base resting atop a tri-form base. The base boasts three exquisitely detailed legs adorned with superb finely carved details terminating on large carved Empire Style lion’s paw feet. The perfectly proportioned and balanced base is complemented by a marble top free of any apparent visible damage.

fig 6. A round antique gueridon table featuring a circular stone top, a turned central pedestal, and scrolled tripod feet finished with a dark painted surface. — fig 6. 19th Century C 1840 Louis Phillipe Period Guéridon Table Later Painted

The neutral pale 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.

fig 7. A round antique gueridon table featuring a circular stone top, a turned central pedestal, and scrolled tripod feet finished with a dark painted surface. — fig 7. 19th Century C 1840 Louis Phillipe Period Guéridon Table Later Painted

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.

Condition Report

fig 8. A round antique gueridon table featuring a circular stone top, a turned central pedestal, and scrolled tripod feet finished with a dark painted surface. — fig 8. 19th Century C 1840 Louis Phillipe Period Guéridon Table Later Painted

Prior to the application of period correct colour and style of paint the table was thoroughly checked over in our workshops. 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.

fig 9. A round antique gueridon table featuring a circular stone top, a turned central pedestal, and scrolled tripod feet finished with a dark painted surface. — fig 9. 19th Century C 1840 Louis Phillipe Period Guéridon Table Later Painted

For a complete assessment of the item's condition, we encourage you to carefully examine all the provided photos. These pictures are integral to the description and condition report of the item, providing crucial visual details about its appearance and quality.

fig 10. A round antique gueridon table featuring a circular stone top, a turned central pedestal, and scrolled tripod feet finished with a dark painted surface. — fig 10. 19th Century C 1840 Louis Phillipe Period Guéridon Table Later Painted

We do not include delivery in our prices as this is dependent upon many factors such as whether it is mainland or overseas. The following options are available to you:-

You can arrange your own collection from our address

fig 11. A round antique gueridon table featuring a circular stone top, a turned central pedestal, and scrolled tripod feet finished with a dark painted surface. — fig 11. 19th Century C 1840 Louis Phillipe Period Guéridon Table Later Painted

You can fill in the delivery request option

You can email us for further information if there is more than one item

Proovia Delivery offer a 2 man delivery system

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

Date of Manufacture

Whites Antiques has dated this Painted Gueridon Table to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

76cm (29.92")

Width

98cm (38.58")

Depth

98cm (38.58")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1090175

Dealers Internal Ref

MG002

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