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Napoleon III Rosewood Inlaid Writing Table / Centre Table
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Napoleon III Rosewood Inlaid Writing Table / Centre Table

19th century
Sold 25 November 2025 · Merchant House Antiques
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Stunning example of a Napoleon III period rosewood and inlaid writing table/centre table.

Of French origin, dating to around the 1870’s. This table is veneered with rosewood and inlaid with various exotic kinds of wood. With a large single drawer and the original brass mounts, it is a real statement piece.

H

: 76 cm (29 15/16")

W

: 130 cm (51 3/16")

D

: 75 cm (29 1/2")

Declaration

Merchant House Antiques has dated this Napoleon III Writing Table to the 1870s.

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SA1111097
Dealers Internal Reference
Mha0022/2021/4022
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Description
Stunning example of a Napoleon III period rosewood and inlaid writing table/centre table.

Of French origin, dating to around the 1870’s. This table is veneered with rosewood and inlaid with various exotic kinds of wood. With a large single drawer and the original brass mounts, it is a real statement piece.

H

: 76 cm (29 15/16")

W

: 130 cm (51 3/16")

D

: 75 cm (29 1/2")

Date of Manufacture

Merchant House Antiques has dated this Napoleon III Writing Table to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1111097
Dealers Internal Ref
Mha0022/2021/4022
Merchant House Antiques
Merchant House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2008

4th generation of antiques specialists. Expert in quality 19th century european furniture - specialists in farmhouse tables.

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An antique rosewood writing table featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay across the top and stretcher base, complemented by brass edging and turned supports. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique rosewood writing table featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay across the top and stretcher base, complemented by brass edging and turned supports. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Napoleon III Rosewood Inlaid Writing Table / Centre Table

Archive II An antique rosewood writing table featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay across the top and stretcher base, complemented by brass edging and turned supports. View II
Archive III An antique rosewood writing table featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay across the top and stretcher base, complemented by brass edging and turned supports. View III
Archive IV An antique rosewood writing table featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay across the top and stretcher base, complemented by brass edging and turned supports. View IV
Archive V An antique rosewood writing table featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay across the top and stretcher base, complemented by brass edging and turned supports. View V
Archive VI An antique rosewood writing table featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay across the top and stretcher base, complemented by brass edging and turned supports. View VI
Archive VII An antique rosewood writing table featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay across the top and stretcher base, complemented by brass edging and turned supports. View VII
Archive VIII An antique rosewood writing table featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay across the top and stretcher base, complemented by brass edging and turned supports. View VIII
Archive IX An antique rosewood writing table featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay across the top and stretcher base, complemented by brass edging and turned supports. View IX
Archive X An antique rosewood writing table featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay across the top and stretcher base, complemented by brass edging and turned supports. View X
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Archive XII An antique rosewood writing table featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay across the top and stretcher base, complemented by brass edging and turned supports. View XII
Archive XIII An antique rosewood writing table featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay across the top and stretcher base, complemented by brass edging and turned supports. View XIII
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Merchant House Antiques

Merchant House Antiques
Telephone 07768 960144
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Cotswold and Devon
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/merchant
Verified Since Apr 2008
Items For Sale 94
Items Sold 4,220
Merchant House Antiques
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An antique rosewood writing table featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay across the top and stretcher base, complemented by brass edging and turned supports.
Napoleon III rosewood Inlaid writing table / centre table
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An antique rosewood writing table featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay across the top and stretcher base, complemented by brass edging and turned supports.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWriting Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleSecond Empire
  • MaterialRosewood, Satinwood, Boxwood, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFloral marquetry, Brass ormolu mounts, Turned legs, Curved stretcher base

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The Napoleon III style, spanning the Second Empire period in France, is characterised by an eclectic revival of historical designs, heavily featuring exotic woods, elaborate marquetry, and gilt-bronze mounts.

These tables predominantly utilized dense hardwoods such as rosewood and mahogany, often embellished with intricate floral marquetry using contrasting lighter woods like satinwood, boxwood, and mother-of-pearl.

Authenticity is identified through hand-cut dovetails, traditional construction methods, natural patination on the wood, and the presence of hand-engraved brass or bronze accents rather than modern casting techniques.

Such a piece works effectively as a focal point in a minimalist room, allowing the intricate wood grain and marquetry to stand out against neutral walls and modern furnishings.

Preserve the finish by keeping the timber away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and maintain the wood using microcrystalline wax rather than modern silicone-based polishes.
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