Inlaid Marquetry Side Table 19th Century

Name: Inlaid Marquetry Occasional Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1177467
Price: 650 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectOccasional Tables
Period19th century
StyleEdwardian
MaterialMahogany, Satinwood, Boxwood
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsMarquetry oval medallion, Shaped serpentine top, Tapered square legs, X-form stretcher
SizeH 68 cm (27 in) x W 51.5 cm (20 in) x D 36.5 cm (14 in)

This Edwardian occasional table from 1890 belongs to the English Country House style and stands as a versatile piece for a home today, functioning practically at the end of a sofa. The construction combines mahogany, satinwood, and boxwood in a warm brown colour palette, accented by extensive fine marquetry inlay and crossbanding, harewood and ebony inlays, and brass mounts positioned at the top of the finely tapered square legs. The table incorporates a shaped serpentine top decorated with a central oval marquetry medallion, supported by slender tapered legs connected via an X-form stretcher featuring an oval centre platform. It measures 68 cm high, 51.5 cm wide, and 36.5 cm deep. The piece presents a rich wood grain finish across its surfaces, precise multi-tonal floral and leaf marquetry details on the top, and delicate banded stringing along the edges of the top and legs. The brass mounts display a neat collar profile just beneath the table box, while the stretcher elements join the legs through simple turned and pegged junctions. The slender proportions make it straightforward to position beside seating in a sitting room or drawing room to hold small lamps, books, or decorative items.

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Edwardian marquetry occasional tables are defined by lightweight, graceful forms inspired by 18th-century Neoclassical and Sheraton designs. They feature decorative wood veneers arranged in floral, scroll, or medallion motifs, balanced on slender tapered legs.

These tables typically utilise a primary hardwood framework, such as mahogany, decorated with contrasting veneer inlays made from satinwood, boxwood, rosewood, or harewood to create intricate geometric and botanical designs.

Authentic Edwardian pieces exhibit hand-cut, precise marquetry flush with the surrounding surface, natural oxidisation on the underside, and fine joinery on the stretchers and leg joints consistent with late 19th and early 20th-century cabinetmaking.

Position the table beside a sofa or armchair as a functional accent piece, pairing it with neutral upholstery, contemporary ceramics, or minimal lighting to highlight the detailed woodwork without cluttering the space.

Keep the wood away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent veneer cracking or fading. Clean gently with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish sparingly along the grain twice a year.

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