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Antique Sorrento Italian Marquetry & Parquetry Occasional Table 19th C
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Antique Sorrento Italian Marquetry & Parquetry Occasional Table 19th C

19th century
For Sale by Regent Antiques
Description

This is a beautiful  antique occasional table, from Sorrento in Italy, c.1880 in date.

It was hand crafted from walnut and olive wood. The oblong top with canted corners is superbly inlaid with a figural scene of a rider in a horse drawn chariot, with marquetry and parquetry borders. The base and stem have been masterfully inlaid in geometric patterns and the turned column is raised on four scroll feet

It is a beautiful piece which shows off the skills of the gifted craftsmen from Sorrento.

Condition:

In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned and polished in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 74 cm x Width 81 cm x Depth 54 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 5 inches x Width 2 foot, 8 inches x Depth 1 foot, 9 inches

The Walnut woods are probably the most recognisable and popular of all the exotic woods, having been used in furniture making for many centuries. Walnut veneer was highly priced and the cost would reflect the ‘fanciness’ of the veneer – the more decorative, then the more expensive and desirable.

Olive is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 8–15 m tall with thorny branches. The wood of that tree is very hard and therefore suitable for making furniture. The tree main producers in Europe are: Spain, Italy and Turkey.

Our reference: A4637

Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Sorrento Marquetry Occasional Table to the 1880s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09232903
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Sorrento geometric parquetry bandings: typical Italian workshop production of the late nineteenth century.
Fine penwork detailing on the chariot inlay: consistent with Victorian-period Sorrento craft.
Turned pedestal with inlaid micro-mosaic rings: typical of Sorrento work from the 1880s.
Four splayed scroll legs with chevron inlays: standard Italian Grand Tour table base.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1176129
Dealers Internal Reference
A4637
Description
This is a beautiful  antique occasional table, from Sorrento in Italy, c.1880 in date.

It was hand crafted from walnut and olive wood.

“
The oblong top with canted corners is superbly inlaid with a figural scene of a rider in a horse drawn chariot, with marquetry and parquetry borders.
Regent Antiques

The base and stem have been masterfully inlaid in geometric patterns and the turned column is raised on four scroll feet

fig 1. A 19th-century Italian Sorrento occasional table featuring wood marquetry depicting a horse-drawn chariot, supported by a turned central pedestal and three cabriole legs.
fig 1. Antique Sorrento Italian Marquetry & Parquetry Occasional Table 19th C

It is a beautiful piece which shows off the skills of the gifted craftsmen from Sorrento.

Condition:

In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned and polished in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

fig 2. A 19th-century Italian Sorrento occasional table featuring wood marquetry depicting a horse-drawn chariot, supported by a turned central pedestal and three cabriole legs.
fig 2. Antique Sorrento Italian Marquetry & Parquetry Occasional Table 19th C

Dimensions in cm:

Height 74 cm x Width 81 cm x Depth 54 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 5 inches x Width 2 foot, 8 inches x Depth 1 foot, 9 inches

The Walnut woods are probably the most recognisable and popular of all the exotic woods, having been used in furniture making for many centuries. Walnut veneer was highly priced and the cost would reflect the ‘fanciness’ of the veneer – the more decorative, then the more expensive and desirable.

fig 3. A 19th-century Italian Sorrento occasional table featuring wood marquetry depicting a horse-drawn chariot, supported by a turned central pedestal and three cabriole legs.
fig 3. Antique Sorrento Italian Marquetry & Parquetry Occasional Table 19th C

Olive is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 8–15 m tall with thorny branches. The wood of that tree is very hard and therefore suitable for making furniture. The tree main producers in Europe are: Spain, Italy and Turkey.

Our reference: A4637

Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Sorrento Marquetry Occasional Table to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 09232903
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Sorrento geometric parquetry bandings: typical Italian workshop production of the late nineteenth century.
Fine penwork detailing on the chariot inlay: consistent with Victorian-period Sorrento craft.
Turned pedestal with inlaid micro-mosaic rings: typical of Sorrento work from the 1880s.
Four splayed scroll legs with chevron inlays: standard Italian Grand Tour table base.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1176129
Dealers Internal Ref
A4637
Regent Antiques
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We specialise in english and continental furniture, silver, porcelain and decorative items.

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Archive I A 19th-century Italian Sorrento occasional table featuring wood marquetry depicting a horse-drawn chariot, supported by a turned central pedestal and three cabriole legs.

Antique Sorrento Italian Marquetry & Parquetry Occasional Table 19th C

Archive II A 19th-century Italian Sorrento occasional table featuring wood marquetry depicting a horse-drawn chariot, supported by a turned central pedestal and three cabriole legs. View II
Archive III A 19th-century Italian Sorrento occasional table featuring wood marquetry depicting a horse-drawn chariot, supported by a turned central pedestal and three cabriole legs. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century Italian Sorrento occasional table featuring wood marquetry depicting a horse-drawn chariot, supported by a turned central pedestal and three cabriole legs. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century Italian Sorrento occasional table featuring wood marquetry depicting a horse-drawn chariot, supported by a turned central pedestal and three cabriole legs. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century Italian Sorrento occasional table featuring wood marquetry depicting a horse-drawn chariot, supported by a turned central pedestal and three cabriole legs. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century Italian Sorrento occasional table featuring wood marquetry depicting a horse-drawn chariot, supported by a turned central pedestal and three cabriole legs. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century Italian Sorrento occasional table featuring wood marquetry depicting a horse-drawn chariot, supported by a turned central pedestal and three cabriole legs. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century Italian Sorrento occasional table featuring wood marquetry depicting a horse-drawn chariot, supported by a turned central pedestal and three cabriole legs. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century Italian Sorrento occasional table featuring wood marquetry depicting a horse-drawn chariot, supported by a turned central pedestal and three cabriole legs. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century Italian Sorrento occasional table featuring wood marquetry depicting a horse-drawn chariot, supported by a turned central pedestal and three cabriole legs. View XI
Archive XII A 19th-century Italian Sorrento occasional table featuring wood marquetry depicting a horse-drawn chariot, supported by a turned central pedestal and three cabriole legs. View XII
Archive XIII A 19th-century Italian Sorrento occasional table featuring wood marquetry depicting a horse-drawn chariot, supported by a turned central pedestal and three cabriole legs. View XIII
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A 19th-century Italian Sorrento occasional table featuring wood marquetry depicting a horse-drawn chariot, supported by a turned central pedestal and three cabriole legs.
Antique Sorrento Italian Marquetry & Parquetry Occasional Table 19th C
Ref: SA1176129
A 19th-century Italian Sorrento occasional table featuring wood marquetry depicting a horse-drawn chariot, supported by a turned central pedestal and three cabriole legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectOccasional Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGrand Tour Italian
  • MaterialWalnut, Olive Wood, Fruitwood Inlay
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsChariot marquetry panel, Turned central column, Cabriole tripod legs, Geometric parquetry border
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 81 cm (32 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

This is an antique occasional table originating from Sorrento, Italy, dating to around 1880 in the Grand Tour Italian style. Formed from walnut, olive wood, and fruitwood inlay, the piece displays a warm brown palette with contrasting darker wood tones. The oblong top with canted corners features an intricate marquetry panel depicting horses pulling a chariot, surrounded by geometric parquetry borders. Below, the heavily turned central column rests upon scrolled cabriole tripod legs adorned with linear inlaid accents. The table measures 74 cm high, 81 cm wide, and 54 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this occasional table suits placement in an empty corner, a hallway, or a traditional drawing room as a decorative surface. The compact footprint makes it practical for displaying small lamps, books, or decorative objects while adding historic character to an interior setting.

FAQs

Sorrento marquetry refers to decorative wood inlay craft produced in the Sorrento region of Italy, particularly popular during the 19th century as Grand Tour souvenirs. These items feature micro-mosaic patterns, intricate geometric parquetry borders, and detailed figural veneers depicting classical, historical, or pastoral scenes.

Craftsmen used thin veneers of native Italian hardwoods such as walnut, olive wood, boxwood, and fruitwoods to create contrasting tones. The delicate marquetry panels were applied over solid wood cores, with legs and central columns turned and carved to support the decorative tabletops.

Authentic period pieces show hand-cut veneer joinery with natural variations in wood grain, minor shrinkage cracks along glue lines, and hand-turned structural posts underneath. Hand-carved tripod legs and period-appropriate joinery methods on the underside of the tabletop also indicate period origin.

Place the table in an empty corner, beside a neutral-upholstered armchair, or within a bay window where light highlights the intricate woodwork. Pairing detailed marquetry with simplified modern forms prevents visual clutter while allowing the woodwork to serve as a focal point.

Keep inlaid wood furniture away from direct sunlight, radiators, and high humidity to prevent veneer lifting or warping. Dust regularly with a dry, soft cloth and apply high-grade beeswax sparingly to nourish the timber without accumulating in microscopic veneer crevices.
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