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French Etagere Table Japanning Antique 1890
Canonbury Antiques
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French Etagere Table Japanning Antique 1890

19th century
Description

Gorgeous French two tiered etagere table with elegant Japanning

Designs include floral motifs and Japanese birds to great affect

The Japanning is very detailed and intricate and is raised - relief - in places

We date this piece to circa 1890 and it was bought from a dealer on Marche Biron at Paris antiques markets

Almost has an art nouveau feel to the design on this collectable interiors piece

Viewings available by appointment Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

We ship to every corner of the planet - please get in touch for a shipping quote Dimensions are in inches (CM):

Width x Depth x Height

35 (88) x 26 (66) x 32 (81)

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
88cm (34.65")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this French Japanned Etagere Table to the 1890s.

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SA1182450
Description
Gorgeous French two tiered etagere table with elegant Japanning

Designs include floral motifs and Japanese birds to great affect

The Japanning is very detailed and intricate and is raised - relief - in places

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We date this piece to circa 1890 and it was bought from a dealer on Marche Biron at Paris antiques markets.
Canonbury Antiques
fig 1. A two-tiered late 19th-century French etagere side table featuring scalloped trays decorated with japanned floral motifs and dark ebonised cabriole legs.
fig 1. French Etagere Table Japanning Antique 1890

Almost has an art nouveau feel to the design on this collectable interiors piece

Viewings available by appointment Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

We ship to every corner of the planet - please get in touch for a shipping quote Dimensions are in inches (CM):

Width x Depth x Height

35 (88) x 26 (66) x 32 (81)

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
88cm (34.65")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this French Japanned Etagere Table to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1182450
Canonbury Antiques
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Archive I A two-tiered late 19th-century French etagere side table featuring scalloped trays decorated with japanned floral motifs and dark ebonised cabriole legs.

French Etagere Table Japanning Antique 1890

Archive II A two-tiered late 19th-century French etagere side table featuring scalloped trays decorated with japanned floral motifs and dark ebonised cabriole legs. View II
Archive III A two-tiered late 19th-century French etagere side table featuring scalloped trays decorated with japanned floral motifs and dark ebonised cabriole legs. View III
Archive IV A two-tiered late 19th-century French etagere side table featuring scalloped trays decorated with japanned floral motifs and dark ebonised cabriole legs. View IV
Archive V A two-tiered late 19th-century French etagere side table featuring scalloped trays decorated with japanned floral motifs and dark ebonised cabriole legs. View V
Archive VI A two-tiered late 19th-century French etagere side table featuring scalloped trays decorated with japanned floral motifs and dark ebonised cabriole legs. View VI
Archive VII A two-tiered late 19th-century French etagere side table featuring scalloped trays decorated with japanned floral motifs and dark ebonised cabriole legs. View VII
Archive VIII A two-tiered late 19th-century French etagere side table featuring scalloped trays decorated with japanned floral motifs and dark ebonised cabriole legs. View VIII
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A two-tiered late 19th-century French etagere side table featuring scalloped trays decorated with japanned floral motifs and dark ebonised cabriole legs.
French Etagere Table Japanning Antique 1890
Ref: SA1182450
A two-tiered late 19th-century French etagere side table featuring scalloped trays decorated with japanned floral motifs and dark ebonised cabriole legs.
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An etagere table is a multi-tiered piece of occasional furniture designed to display decorative objects or serve refreshments, which gained significant popularity in late 19th-century France. The application of japanning refers to an imitation lacquer technique inspired by East Asian decorative arts, reflecting the European Japonisme movement of the period.

Craftspeople typically used dense hardwoods such as beech or fruitwood for the carved frame, coated with layers of dark shellac-based varnish or lacquer. The decorative surfaces featured hand-painted gilt, pigments, and raised gesso work to recreate botanical and avian scenes.

Authentic late 19th-century pieces display age-related surface craquelure, soft wear to gilt highlights, and hand-carved joinery underneath the tiers. Reproductions often feature uniform printed decorations rather than hand-painted polychrome details with subtle physical relief.

Place this table alongside an armchair or sofa as a functional accent piece, utilizing the lower tier for art books and the upper tier for a table lamp or small object. Its dark ebonised finish provides visual contrast against neutral walls or rich contemporary upholstery.

Dust the lacquered surface gently with a dry microfibre cloth, avoiding commercial liquid polishes or water which can cloud the historic finish. Keep the item away from direct sunlight, dampness, and strong heat sources to prevent cracking or lifting of the decorative lacquer.
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