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Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian French Freestanding Marquetry and Parquetry Centre Table

19th century
Sold 7 October 2026 · London City Antiques
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Outstanding quality antique Victorian French freestanding marquetry and parquetry centre table

having a magnificent quality serpentine shaped marquetry and parquetry inlaid top with an ornate ormolu edge, inlaid marquetry serpentine shaped frieze with a single drawer standing on shaped cabriole legs with ornate ormolu mounts and beading terminating with elegant sabots

A superior decorative example boasting exquisite colours and first class craftsmanship

H 74.5 x W 121.5 x D 77.5cm

Date 1860

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this French Marquetry Centre Table to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74.5cm (29.33")
Width
121.5cm (47.83")
Depth
77.5cm (30.51")
Reference Numbers
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SA1168805
Dealers Internal Reference
1675
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Outstanding quality antique Victorian French freestanding marquetry and parquetry centre table

having a magnificent quality serpentine shaped marquetry and parquetry inlaid top with an ornate ormolu edge, inlaid marquetry serpentine shaped frieze with a single drawer standing on shaped cabriole legs with ornate ormolu mounts and beading terminating with elegant sabots

A superior decorative example boasting exquisite colours and first class craftsmanship

H 74.5 x W 121.5 x D 77.5cm

Date 1860

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this French Marquetry Centre Table to the 1860s.

Height
74.5cm (29.33")
Width
121.5cm (47.83")
Depth
77.5cm (30.51")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1168805
Dealers Internal Ref
1675
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A serpentine French centre table featuring geometric parquetry and floral marquetry inlays, mounted with brass trim and cabriole legs.
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian French Freestanding Marquetry and Parquetry Centre Table
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  • ObjectCentre Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis XV Revival
  • MaterialWalnut, Rosewood, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsParquetry inlay, Cabriole legs, Ormolu mounts, Serpentine edge
  • SizeH 74.5 cm (29 in) x W 121.5 cm (48 in) x D 77.5 cm (31 in)

This Victorian French centre table belongs to the Louis XV Revival style and dates from 1860. The freestanding piece uses walnut, rosewood, and brass materials in a dark brown colour palette, finished with parquetry inlay, a serpentine edge, cabriole legs, and ormolu mounts. The top exhibits geometric parquetry and floral marquetry inlays alongside an ornate brass trim, while the frieze incorporates further marquetry and a single drawer. The shaped legs have ornate mounts and terminate in sabots, showing natural age wear including subtle surface variations across the dark timber. The furniture measures 74.5 cm high, 121.5 cm wide, and 77.5 cm deep. Suitable for placement as a focal point in a large foyer centre or drawing room, the table serves as a functional display surface and writing or games table. Its freestanding design allows a complete view of the inlaid frieze and cabriole legs from any angle in the interior. The combination of intricate wood veneers and metal mounts provides a distinct visual texture suited to period or traditional reception spaces.

FAQs

Originating in 17th and 18th-century France and popularised throughout the 19th century, a centre table is a freestanding piece of decorative furniture designed to be viewed from all sides, often positioned in a central hallway or drawing room.

These pieces frequently feature contrasting wood veneers such as rosewood, walnut, and ebony arranged in intricate marquetry and parquetry patterns, accented with cast brass or bronze ormolu mounts.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display hand-cut veneer inlays, detailed casting on metal mounts, original construction techniques beneath the frame, and natural, age-related patination on the timber and metalwork.

Position the table as a focal point in a spacious foyer, an open-plan living room, or a formal seating area, topped with a single decorative vessel or curated art books to highlight its detailed surface.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent veneer lifting or fading, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying microcrystalline wax sparingly to preserve the finish.
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