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Description

A 19th century French hardwood table with a carved freeze , lion paw feet & a red mottled marble with an old repair, please see photos .

Made in the style of Gabriel Viardot, a specialist in making oriental style furniture in the last 3rd of the 19th century in Paris .

Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated this Ebonised Oriental Table to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

74cm (29.13")

Width

86cm (33.86")

Depth

55cm (21.65")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1153143

Description

A 19th century French hardwood table with a carved freeze , lion paw feet & a red mottled marble with an old repair, please see photos .

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Made in the style of Gabriel Viardot, a specialist in making oriental style furniture in the last 3rd of the 19th century in Paris.

Youlls Antiques

Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated this Ebonised Oriental Table to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

74cm (29.13")

Width

86cm (33.86")

Depth

55cm (21.65")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1153143

About the Dealer

Youlls Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009

Youlls antiques are a family business working in the trade for over three generations.

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Berkshire
RG17 OEJ
United Kingdom

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ObjectOccasional Tables
Period19th century
StyleOriental / Aesthetic Movement
MaterialHardwood, Wood
ColourBlack
MotifsFretwork apron, Carved stretcher, Cabriole legs, Scroll feet
SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 86 cm (34 in) x D 55 cm (22 in)

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The Oriental style in 19th-century furniture, often influenced by the Aesthetic Movement and international trade, incorporates traditional Chinese and Japanese motifs, such as fretwork aprons and dark ebonised finishes that mimic exotic Asian hardwoods.

These pieces typically feature dense hardwoods finished with a black ebonised coating, often complemented by intricate hand-carved openwork, mortise and tenon joinery, and sometimes inset stone or marble tops.

Authentic pieces display period-appropriate wear, hand-cut joinery, traditional finishing methods such as shellac or japanning rather than modern paint, and timber shrinkage consistent with age.

This type of table works effectively as a statement piece in contemporary living spaces, contrasting against neutral walls or paired with minimalist decor to highlight its intricate carvings and dark finish.

Maintain ebonised surfaces by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and avoiding direct sunlight, moisture, and chemical polishes that can degrade the historic black finish.