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Napoleon III Dressing Table / Work Table
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Napoleon III Dressing Table / Work Table

19th century
Description

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 Napoleon III Work Table to the 1870s.

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Description
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.
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 Napoleon III Work Table to the 1870s.

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SA1181186
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Mha
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A 19th-century French Napoleon III work table with diamond geometric parquetry, gilt bronze mounts, and cabriole legs.
Napoleon III Dressing table / work table
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A 19th-century French Napoleon III work table with diamond geometric parquetry, gilt bronze mounts, and cabriole legs.
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The Napoleon III style, active during Frances Second Empire, is characterised by an eclectic revival of earlier French eras, particularly Louis XV and Louis XVI styles. Pieces often display dark woods or veneers, complex parquetry or marquetry, and decorative cast bronze or brass mounts.

These tables were typically crafted using fine hardwood veneers such as rosewood, kingwood, or walnut over a solid core. Craftsmen applied geometric parquetry, ebony inlays, and cast gilt bronze (ormolu) corner mounts, foot sabots, and moldings.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut veneer elements, precise geometric inlays showing natural timber ageing, and hand-chased metal mounts secured with period-appropriate screws. Internal drawer construction often displays hand-dovetailed joints and original locking mechanisms.

A small French work table functions well as a decorative side table beside an armchair, an accent piece in an entryway, or a compact bedside nightstand. Placing contemporary ceramics or minimal lamp fixtures on top provides a structured visual contrast against the intricate woodwork.

Clean the veneered surfaces regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, keeping the table away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying or lifting. Metal mounts should be dusted gently without harsh chemical polishers that could strip original gilding or ruin adjacent wood finishes.
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