French Decorated Marble Topped Coffee Table 1900 - 1920

Name: French Decorated Marble Topped Coffee Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1174177
Price: 895 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectCoffee Tables
Period1900 - 1920
StyleLouis XVI Style
MaterialMarble, Giltwood, Wood, Paint
ColourWhite and Gold
MotifsFluted tapered legs, Carved apron, Veined marble top, Guilloche carving
SizeH 51 cm (20 in) x W 104 cm (41 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

This French Louis XVI style coffee table originates from the 1920s and functions as a low salon or living room table. The rectangular top consists of grey and white veined marble with a moulded edge, resting upon a painted white and gold giltwood frame. The frieze and apron exhibit elaborate carved floral and scrolling ornamentation, complemented by corner blocks decorated with rosettes. The four slender supports take the form of fluted tapered cylindrical legs with turned elements and gilded accents towards the top and base. The timber surfaces display visible paint distress and antiqued gilding wear along the edges and carvings. The table stands 51 cm high, 104 cm wide, and 53 cm deep. In a modern interior, this piece serves as a central coffee table positioned in front of a sofa or seating group within a drawing room or formal sitting area. The classical French chateau aesthetic pairs well with neutral upholstery, traditional panelling, or antique furnishings. The smooth marble surface provides a practical platform for books, decorative objects, or serving drinks, while the compact proportions suit both spacious reception rooms and more intimate town house settings. Maintenance involves gentle dusting of the carved timber and careful cleaning of the stone top.

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Louis XVI style furniture is distinguished by neoclassical design principles, featuring straight lines, fluted turned legs, geometric symmetry, and classical carved motifs such as acanthus leaves and guilloche patterns.

These tables feature carved timber frames finished with gold leaf over painted gesso or distressed paintwork, topped with natural veined marble slabs such as Carrara or Grey Saint Anne.

Authentic pieces usually display hand-carved joinery underneath the apron, natural wear to the gilding showing underlying gesso, and an unpolished, rough-sawn underside to the marble slab.

Position the table as a central focal point in a seating area, balancing its carved gilt detailing with understated neutral linen upholstery and modern linear ceramics.

Dust the gilded wooden frame gently with a soft dry brush, avoiding liquid cleaners, while cleaning the marble top with a pH-neutral cleaner and soft damp cloth to prevent etching.

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