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19th Century French Specimen Wood Inlaid Centre Table
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
for sale €4,446     $4,826
£3,800
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19th Century French Specimen Wood Inlaid Centre Table

19th century
Description

A 19th Century French Specimen Wood Centre Table.

Of circular form, this table has a beautiful parquetry top banded with an ormolu edge mount. The table top is composed of various specimen woods set in to a star pattern with a flower head in the centre. The woods are arranged light against dark with additional implied texture and visual contrast. The frieze of the table continues the geometric decorative theme with a repeating motif. In the frieze are two disguised drawers. There are additional ormolu mounts to the top of each leg and the toes are gilt metal.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
111cm (43.70")
Depth
111cm (43.70")
Declaration

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this Specimen Wood Centre Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1155861
Dealers Internal Reference
3829
Description
A 19th Century French Specimen Wood Centre Table.

Of circular form, this table has a beautiful parquetry top banded with an ormolu edge mount.

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The table top is composed of various specimen woods set in to a star pattern with a flower head in the centre.
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

The woods are arranged light against dark with additional implied texture and visual contrast. The frieze of the table continues the geometric decorative theme with a repeating motif. In the frieze are two disguised drawers. There are additional ormolu mounts to the top of each leg and the toes are gilt metal.

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
111cm (43.70")
Depth
111cm (43.70")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this Specimen Wood Centre Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1155861
Dealers Internal Ref
3829
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd Profile Page

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A 19th-century French circular centre table featuring a starburst specimen wood parquetry top, brass rim, frieze drawer, and tapered legs.
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Archive I A 19th-century French circular centre table featuring a starburst specimen wood parquetry top, brass rim, frieze drawer, and tapered legs.

19th Century French Specimen Wood Inlaid Centre Table

Archive II A 19th-century French circular centre table featuring a starburst specimen wood parquetry top, brass rim, frieze drawer, and tapered legs. View II
Archive III A 19th-century French circular centre table featuring a starburst specimen wood parquetry top, brass rim, frieze drawer, and tapered legs. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century French circular centre table featuring a starburst specimen wood parquetry top, brass rim, frieze drawer, and tapered legs. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century French circular centre table featuring a starburst specimen wood parquetry top, brass rim, frieze drawer, and tapered legs. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century French circular centre table featuring a starburst specimen wood parquetry top, brass rim, frieze drawer, and tapered legs. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century French circular centre table featuring a starburst specimen wood parquetry top, brass rim, frieze drawer, and tapered legs. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century French circular centre table featuring a starburst specimen wood parquetry top, brass rim, frieze drawer, and tapered legs. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century French circular centre table featuring a starburst specimen wood parquetry top, brass rim, frieze drawer, and tapered legs. View IX
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Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Telephone 01858 882005 or 07811 127428
Location
Lodge Farm
Walton Lane
Husbands Bosworth
Leicestershire
LE17 6NN
United Kingdom

By appointment only
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/leewrightantiques
Verified Since Nov 2018
Items For Sale 147
Items Sold 1,002
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
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Location: Lodge Farm, Walton Lane, Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire, LE17 6NN, United Kingdom, , By appointment only
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A 19th-century French circular centre table featuring a starburst specimen wood parquetry top, brass rim, frieze drawer, and tapered legs.
19th Century French Specimen Wood Inlaid Centre Table
Ref: SA1155861
A 19th-century French circular centre table featuring a starburst specimen wood parquetry top, brass rim, frieze drawer, and tapered legs.
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Originating in the 18th and 19th centuries, specimen wood tables were crafted to display rare, exotic, and contrasting timbers in decorative geometric patterns such as starbursts or compass points. French cabinetmakers used these tables as showpieces to demonstrate high-level marquetry and parquetry skills.

These tables typically utilise a primary timber framework, such as walnut or mahogany, overlaid with thin veneers of contrasting specimen woods including satinwood, rosewood, kingwood, and fruitwoods. Brass rims, mounts, and castors were frequently added for protection and structural accentuation.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-cut marquetry veneers with subtle natural variations in timber grain and colour patination. Examination of the underside often reveals solid secondary timber construction, historical drawer dovetailing, and original brass fixings.

A round specimen wood table is typically placed in the centre of an entry hall, foyer, or grand living area to create a central focal point. Designers often pair the table with a minimalist floral vessel or sculptural display to contrast the detailed geometric woodwork.

Keep the wood away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent veneer shrinkage, lifting, or fading. Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish periodically to protect the timber and retain the original patina.
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