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Description

Decorative French late 19th Century Napoleon III style inlaid drop leaf lamp or side table.

Veneered with rosewood and inlaid with various exotic woods and original brass mounts.

H

: 76 cm (29 15/16")

W

: 56 cm (22 1/16")

D

: 56 cm (22 1/16")

Declaration

Merchant House Antiques has dated this French Napoleon III Rosewood Side Table to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1111105

Dealers Internal Reference

MHA065/8021/4022

Dealers Notes

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Description

Decorative French late 19th Century Napoleon III style inlaid drop leaf lamp or side table.

Veneered with rosewood and inlaid with various exotic woods and original brass mounts.

: 76 cm (29 15/16")

: 56 cm (22 1/16")

Date of Manufacture

Merchant House Antiques has dated this French Napoleon III Rosewood Side Table to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1111105

Dealers Internal Ref

MHA065/8021/4022

About the Dealer

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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Telephone 07768 960144

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Cotswold and Devon
United Kingdom

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectSide Tables
Period19th century
StyleNapoleon III
MaterialRosewood, Fruitwood, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsFloral marquetry, Cabriole legs, Gilt brass mounts

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Napoleon III style, also known as Second Empire, flourished in France during the mid-to-late 19th century. It draws inspiration from various historical epochs, particularly Louis XIV, Louis XV, and Louis XVI, often featuring opulent materials, intricate marquetry, and gilt-bronze mounts.

Cabinetmakers during this era frequently utilised exotic hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, and ebony as a base, enhanced by intricate marquetry using fruitwoods, mother-of-pearl, and brass. Ormolu or gilt-bronze mounts were also commonly applied to accentuate structural corners and legs.

Authenticity is determined by examining construction techniques, such as traditional hand-cut dovetailing, timber shrinkage patterns, and the ageing of the internal secondary woods. Genuine pieces often show period-appropriate hand-applied french polish and finely cast bronze mounts rather than modern brass electroplating.

Protect antique rosewood from direct sunlight to prevent colour fading and keep it away from direct heat sources that can cause timber to split. Clean only with a soft, dry cloth and periodically nourish the surface with traditional beeswax, avoiding modern silicone-based polishes.

Pairing ornate period furniture with clean, minimalist modern architecture creates a balanced, sophisticated contrast. Use the surface as a focal point for a contemporary table lamp or a simple ceramic vase to ground the historical piece within a modern room scheme.