Gilt Marble Console Table 19th Century

Name: Console Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1155986
Price: 1450 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectConsole Tables
Period19th century
StyleFrench Rococo
MaterialGiltwood, Marble, Gesso
ColourGold
MotifsCabriole legs, Acanthus leaf carvings, Central urn finial, Scalloped apron
SizeH 97 cm (38 in) x W 79 cm (31 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

This Victorian console table follows a French Rococo style, constructed from gesso and giltwood with a white marble top. The piece has an original gold finish and rests on cabriole legs. Elaborate details include acanthus leaf carvings, a scalloped apron, and an ornate central stretcher featuring a vase and urn finial. The top surface is a rectangular slab of white marble with moulded edges. Standing at 97 cm high, 79 cm wide, and 41 cm deep, the console is designed to sit against a wall in a hallway, reception room, or beside a front door. It serves as a decorative surface for displaying ornaments such as a vase or bowl, while also functioning as a striking architectural accent in traditional or classic interiors. The gilded surfaces catch the light, adding warmth and texture to the room.

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Louis XV style console tables, originating in 18th-century France, are defined by Rococo design elements including asymmetrical curves, slender cabriole legs, shell motifs, and ornate carved leafwork designed to rest against a wall.

Traditional French console tables feature carved wood framing coated with a gesso base, finished with gold leaf gilding, and fitted with a shaped, contoured marble top such as white or breche marble.

Authentic pieces display hand-carved joinery with subtle human variations, layered gesso and red bole under the gilded surface, unpolished back structures, and hand-cut undersides on the marble slab.

A carved gilt console table serves as a focal point in a hallway or drawing room, best balanced by mounting a minimalist modern mirror or contemporary artwork above the marble surface to contrast traditional ornamentation.

Dust gilded wood gently with a dry, soft-bristled brush to protect delicate gold leaf, and clean the marble slab using a pH-neutral stone cleaner while avoiding acidic liquids and harsh chemicals.

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