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Antique French Work Table / Dressing Table
Merchant House Antiques
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Antique French Work Table / Dressing Table

19th century
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19th century fabulous king wood dressing table/work table.

French circa 1870’s.

Veneered with Kingwood and profusely decorated with original brass mounts, the lidded top opening to reveal a mirror.

Small drawer to the underside for sewing items.

Height 29.5 inches or 75 cms Width 23 inches or 58 cms Depth 17.5 inches or 45 cms

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Merchant House Antiques has dated this French Parquetry Work Table to the 1870s.

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Description
19th century fabulous king wood dressing table/work table.

French circa 1870’s.

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Veneered with Kingwood and profusely decorated with original brass mounts, the lidded top opening to reveal a mirror.
Merchant House Antiques

Small drawer to the underside for sewing items.

Height 29.5 inches or 75 cms Width 23 inches or 58 cms Depth 17.5 inches or 45 cms

Date of Manufacture

Merchant House Antiques has dated this French Parquetry Work Table to the 1870s.

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SA1178590
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Merchant House Antiques
Merchant House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2008

4th generation of antiques specialists. Expert in quality 19th century european furniture - specialists in farmhouse tables.

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An antique French parquetry work table featuring a geometric optical illusion inlaid top, brass trim, and curved cabriole legs.
Antique French Work table / dressing table
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Originating in 18th and 19th-century France, a parquetry work table is a compact piece of occasional furniture designed with geometric wood veneers and fitted drawers historically used for needlework or writing.

Cabinetmakers primarily used fine hardwoods such as kingwood, rosewood, and walnut for geometric inlays, accented with cast brass or bronze ormolu mounts and ebonised detailing.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut veneer joinery, dark natural patina on metal mounts, serpentine outlines, and hand-dovetailed drawer construction.

Placing the table as an accent piece next to modern seating or using it as a bedside stand creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and contemporary design.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft dry cloth, apply natural beeswax sparingly to preserve the timber, and avoid abrasive chemical cleaners on metal mounts.
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