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19th Century Napoleon III King Wood Dressing Table / Worktable
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19th Century Napoleon III King Wood Dressing Table / Worktable

19th century
Sold 13 November 2025 · Merchant House Antiques
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19th century fabulous king wood dressing table/work table.

French circa 1870’s.

Veneered with Kingwood and profusely decorated with original brass mounts, the lidded top opening to reveal a mirror.

Small drawer to the underside for sewing items.

Height 29.5 inches or 75 cms Width 23 inches or 58 cms Depth 17.5 inches or 45 cms

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Merchant House Antiques has dated this Napoleonic Marquetry Worktable to the 1870s.

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SA1121515
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MHA075/9210/5022
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Description
19th century fabulous king wood dressing table/work table.

French circa 1870’s.

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Veneered with Kingwood and profusely decorated with original brass mounts, the lidded top opening to reveal a mirror.
Merchant House Antiques

Small drawer to the underside for sewing items.

Height 29.5 inches or 75 cms Width 23 inches or 58 cms Depth 17.5 inches or 45 cms

Date of Manufacture

Merchant House Antiques has dated this Napoleonic Marquetry Worktable to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1121515
Dealers Internal Ref
MHA075/9210/5022
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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Archive I A 19th-century French Napoleon III kingwood worktable featuring parquetry top surface, serpentine cabriole legs, and cast brass mounts. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century Napoleon III King Wood Dressing Table / Worktable

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A 19th-century French Napoleon III kingwood worktable featuring parquetry top surface, serpentine cabriole legs, and cast brass mounts.
19TH CENTURY NAPOLEON III KING WOOD DRESSING TABLE / WORKTABLE
Ref: SA1121515
A 19th-century French Napoleon III kingwood worktable featuring parquetry top surface, serpentine cabriole legs, and cast brass mounts.
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  • ObjectSide Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNapoleon III
  • MaterialKingwood, Mahogany, Ormolu, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsParquetry geometric top, Ormolu brass mounts, Cabriole legs, Concertina or drawer mechanism

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The Napoleon III style, or Second Empire, flourished in France during the reign of Emperor Napoleon III from 1852 to 1870. It was characterised by an eclectic revival of earlier historical periods, notably Louis XIV, Louis XV, and Louis XVI, combined with lavish ornamentation and meticulous craftsmanship.

These pieces typically utilized a carcase of native wood such as oak or pine, veneered with exotic woods like kingwood, rosewood, or walnut. Marquetry and parquetry patterns were hand-cut and applied, complemented by cast gilt-bronze or ormolu mounts and traditional joinery techniques.

Authentic pieces feature period-correct hand-cut veneers, subtle signs of age such as minor shrinkage and oxidisation in the metal mounts, and traditional hand-cut dovetails within the drawer construction. The weight and crispness of the cast bronze mounts also serve as indicators of period manufacture.

An antique worktable functions effectively as a decorative side table or occasional surface in a living room or study. Its rich wood tones and intricate geometric patterns provide a textural contrast against minimalist upholstery and clean architectural lines.

Preserve the finish by keeping the item away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent veneer lifting and wood splitting. Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply microcrystalline wax sparingly to nourish the wood surface when needed.
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