Sold 13 May 2025 · Rue des Fontenelles

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Description

French occasional table with marble top dating from the late 19th century/early 20th century. The table has foliate carving on the top and legs and stands on tapered column legs. The marble is in good condition.

Dimensions - 99 x 66 x 77 cm

Date of Manufacture

Rue des Fontenelles has dated this French Marble Top Table to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

77cm (30.31")

Width

99cm (38.98")

Depth

66cm (25.98")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1132164

Description

Dimensions - 99 x 66 x 77 cm

Date of Manufacture

Rue des Fontenelles has dated this French Marble Top Table to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

77cm (30.31")

Width

99cm (38.98")

Depth

66cm (25.98")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1132164

About the Dealer

Rue des Fontenelles

Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2015

Specialists in french antiiques, decorative objects and french and european paintings.

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An antique French occasional table featuring a rectangular white marble top supported by an intricately carved and gilded wooden frame with tapered legs.

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Rue des Fontenelles

Telephone 01647 432381 or 07933 200912

Location

Chagford
Devon
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/fontenelles

Verified Since Mar 2015

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Items Sold 1,202

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French Occasional Table

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectOccasional Tables
Period1900 - 1920
StyleFrench Antique
MaterialGiltwood, Marble
ColourGold
MotifsCarved fluted legs, Pierced frieze, Gilded finish, Inlaid marble slab
SizeH 77 cm (30 in) x W 99 cm (39 in) x D 66 cm (26 in)

FAQs

Gilded surfaces require gentle dusting with a soft, dry cloth without chemical polishes, while marble tops should be sealed periodically and wiped clean immediately after exposure to acids or liquids.

Pairing the classic ornamentation of the table with minimalist modern seating or contemporary lighting creates a balanced focal point that bridges traditional and modern aesthetics.

Authenticity is assessed through the examination of timber ageing, hand-carved detailing, the weight and veining of the marble, and historical construction techniques consistent with the period.

These tables typically feature solid timber frames finished with gilding or paint, topped with a fitted slab of marble, often secured with traditional joinery methods such as mortise and tenon.

French occasional tables gained prominence during the 18th and 19th centuries, frequently utilised in salons and drawing rooms for serving refreshments or displaying decorative objects.