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Antique French Louis Revival Marble & Ormolu Occasional Table 19th C
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Antique French Louis Revival Marble & Ormolu Occasional Table 19th C

19th century
For Sale by Regent Antiques
Description

This is a beautiful antique French Louis Revival circular centre table with ornate ormolu decoration typical of the Louis XIV period, circa 1870 in date.

The inset marble top has a three-quarter length pierced brass gallery with a single drawer beneath. The four tapering legs are joined by an undertier, and terminate in ormolu lion's paw feet.

There is no mistaking the unique quality and elaborate design, which is certain to make it a talking point in your home and a fine embellishment to your reception room.

Condition:

In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 79 cm x Width 59 cm x Depth 59 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 7 inches x Width 1 foot, 11 inches x Depth 1 foot, 11 inches

Ormolu (from French 'or moulu', signifying ground or pounded gold) is an 18th-century English term for applying finely ground, high-carat gold in a mercury amalgam to an object of bronze.The mercury is driven off in a kiln leaving behind a gold-coloured veneer known as 'gilt bronze'.

The manufacture of true ormolu employs a process known as mercury-gilding or fire-gilding, in which a solution of nitrate of mercury is applied to a piece of copper, brass, or bronze, followed by the application of an amalgam of gold and mercury. The item was then exposed to extreme heat until the mercury burned off and the gold remained, adhered to the metal object.

Our reference: 09194

Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this French Marble Side Table to the 1870s.

Independent Date Guide ID 08967491
Dealer's Item Date1870s
Sellingantiques Date1870s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1870s:
Pierced brass heart gallery pinned to the rim: late nineteenth-century French work.
Mottled breccia marble top: traditional stone choice for French occasional furniture.
Cast gilt mounts along the legs: decorative bronze work from the Napoleon III period.
Natural darkening and surface rubbing on the metal mounts: decades of handling.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1138213
Dealers Internal Reference
09194
Description
This is a beautiful antique French Louis Revival circular centre table with ornate ormolu decoration typical of the Louis XIV period, circa 1870 in date.

The inset marble top has a three-quarter length pierced brass gallery with a single drawer beneath. The four tapering legs are joined by an undertier, and terminate in ormolu lion's paw feet.

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There is no mistaking the unique quality and elaborate design, which is certain to make it a talking point in your home and a fine embellishment to your reception room.
Regent Antiques
fig 1. A 19th-century circular French side table featuring a pink marble top with a pierced brass gallery rail, ormolu mounts, a single frieze drawer, and a lower tier shelf.
fig 1. Antique French Louis Revival Marble & Ormolu Occasional Table 19th C

Condition:

In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 79 cm x Width 59 cm x Depth 59 cm

Dimensions in inches:

fig 2. A 19th-century circular French side table featuring a pink marble top with a pierced brass gallery rail, ormolu mounts, a single frieze drawer, and a lower tier shelf.
fig 2. Antique French Louis Revival Marble & Ormolu Occasional Table 19th C

Height 2 foot, 7 inches x Width 1 foot, 11 inches x Depth 1 foot, 11 inches

Ormolu (from French 'or moulu', signifying ground or pounded gold) is an 18th-century English term for applying finely ground, high-carat gold in a mercury amalgam to an object of bronze.The mercury is driven off in a kiln leaving behind a gold-coloured veneer known as 'gilt bronze'.

fig 3. A 19th-century circular French side table featuring a pink marble top with a pierced brass gallery rail, ormolu mounts, a single frieze drawer, and a lower tier shelf.
fig 3. Antique French Louis Revival Marble & Ormolu Occasional Table 19th C

The manufacture of true ormolu employs a process known as mercury-gilding or fire-gilding, in which a solution of nitrate of mercury is applied to a piece of copper, brass, or bronze, followed by the application of an amalgam of gold and mercury. The item was then exposed to extreme heat until the mercury burned off and the gold remained, adhered to the metal object.

Our reference: 09194

Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this French Marble Side Table to the 1870s.

Independent Date Report ID 08967491
Dealer's Item Date1870s
Sellingantiques dating1870s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1870s:
Pierced brass heart gallery pinned to the rim: late nineteenth-century French work.
Mottled breccia marble top: traditional stone choice for French occasional furniture.
Cast gilt mounts along the legs: decorative bronze work from the Napoleon III period.
Natural darkening and surface rubbing on the metal mounts: decades of handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1138213
Dealers Internal Ref
09194
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Archive I A 19th-century circular French side table featuring a pink marble top with a pierced brass gallery rail, ormolu mounts, a single frieze drawer, and a lower tier shelf.

Antique French Louis Revival Marble & Ormolu Occasional Table 19th C

Archive II A 19th-century circular French side table featuring a pink marble top with a pierced brass gallery rail, ormolu mounts, a single frieze drawer, and a lower tier shelf. View II
Archive III A 19th-century circular French side table featuring a pink marble top with a pierced brass gallery rail, ormolu mounts, a single frieze drawer, and a lower tier shelf. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century circular French side table featuring a pink marble top with a pierced brass gallery rail, ormolu mounts, a single frieze drawer, and a lower tier shelf. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century circular French side table featuring a pink marble top with a pierced brass gallery rail, ormolu mounts, a single frieze drawer, and a lower tier shelf. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century circular French side table featuring a pink marble top with a pierced brass gallery rail, ormolu mounts, a single frieze drawer, and a lower tier shelf. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century circular French side table featuring a pink marble top with a pierced brass gallery rail, ormolu mounts, a single frieze drawer, and a lower tier shelf. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century circular French side table featuring a pink marble top with a pierced brass gallery rail, ormolu mounts, a single frieze drawer, and a lower tier shelf. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century circular French side table featuring a pink marble top with a pierced brass gallery rail, ormolu mounts, a single frieze drawer, and a lower tier shelf. View IX
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A 19th-century circular French side table featuring a pink marble top with a pierced brass gallery rail, ormolu mounts, a single frieze drawer, and a lower tier shelf.
Antique French Louis Revival Marble & Ormolu Occasional Table 19th C
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSide Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Louis XVI Revival
  • MaterialMarble, Ormolu, Mahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPierced brass gallery, Ormolu mounts, Undertier shelf, Cabriole legs
  • SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 59 cm (23 in) x D 59 cm (23 in)

An antique French Louis XVI revival occasional table from 1870, constructed from warm brown mahogany with a pink marble top and ormolu mounts. The circular piece includes a pierced brass gallery rail, a single frieze drawer fitted with a hanging tassel handle, an undertier shelf, and four tapering cabriole legs ending in ormolu lion paws. Gilt bronze mounts adorn the upper sections, complementing the inlaid dark stringing around the edge of the lower shelf and the frieze. Measuring 79 cm high, 59 cm wide, and 59 cm deep, the table stands on four distinct claw feet and displays fine brass corner mounts at the top of each leg. Position this occasional table at the end of a sofa or in a reception room as a practical surface for lamps, books, or decorative objects. The surface space accommodates everyday items while the lower shelf provides additional storage for magazines or small display pieces. The combination of marble, polished wood, and metal accents suits traditional interiors seeking functional antique furniture with classic French character.

FAQs

Louis Revival furniture produced during the 19th century draws direct inspiration from 18th-century French designs, notably the Louis XV and Louis XVI eras. Key characteristics include refined classical proportions, delicate wood veneers, pierced brass galleries, and gilded bronze ormolu mounts.

These tables are commonly constructed from fine hardwoods such as mahogany or rosewood, topped with natural marble panels, and accented with cast brass or chiseled ormolu hardware.

Authentic 19th-century pieces feature hand-cut joinery, original patinated bronze or brass fittings with sharp hand-chased detailing, and natural stone tops showing slight age-appropriate wear or hand-bevelled edges.

A circular French side table functions well alongside upholstered seating, placed in an entryway, or set within a reading nook to provide a functional surface that introduces historical contrast.

Marble surfaces should be wiped with a soft, damp cloth using pH-neutral soap, avoiding acidic cleaners. Ormolu and gilded metal mounts should be dusted with a dry soft brush to prevent moisture damage to the fire-gilded surface.
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