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French Mahogany Marquetry Etagere
Philip Hunt Antiques
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French Mahogany Marquetry Etagere

19th century
Description

A fine French mahogany marquetry étagère of a Serpentine form, standing gracefully upon elegant cabriole legs.

Both the upper and lower tiers are beautifully decorated with intricate floral marquetry inlays, showcasing skilled craftsmanship and decorative detail. The piece is further enhanced throughout with quality ormolu mounts, handles, and mouldings, adding warmth and refinement to its overall appearance.

Presented in good condition, with pleasing colour and detail.

Dimensions:

Height: 33” (84 cm)

Width: 33” (84 cm)

Depth: 20” (51 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this French Marquetry Etagere Table to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1198295
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PP111-2
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Description
A fine French mahogany marquetry étagère of a Serpentine form, standing gracefully upon elegant cabriole legs.
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Both the upper and lower tiers are beautifully decorated with intricate floral marquetry inlays, showcasing skilled craftsmanship and decorative detail.
Philip Hunt Antiques

The piece is further enhanced throughout with quality ormolu mounts, handles, and mouldings, adding warmth and refinement to its overall appearance.

Presented in good condition, with pleasing colour and detail.

Dimensions:

Height: 33” (84 cm)

Width: 33” (84 cm)

Depth: 20” (51 cm)

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this French Marquetry Etagere Table to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1198295
Dealers Internal Ref
PP111-2
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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A two-tier French mahogany etagere side table featuring delicate marquetry floral inlay, brass gallery rims, and ornate gilt bronze mounts on cabriole legs.
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Archive I A two-tier French mahogany etagere side table featuring delicate marquetry floral inlay, brass gallery rims, and ornate gilt bronze mounts on cabriole legs.

French Mahogany Marquetry Etagere

Archive II A two-tier French mahogany etagere side table featuring delicate marquetry floral inlay, brass gallery rims, and ornate gilt bronze mounts on cabriole legs. View II
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A two-tier French mahogany etagere side table featuring delicate marquetry floral inlay, brass gallery rims, and ornate gilt bronze mounts on cabriole legs.
French Mahogany Marquetry Etagere
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Originating in France during the late 18th century, an etagere is a light furniture piece featuring open shelves or tiers designed to display small ornaments, porcelain, or books. Popularised during the Louis XV and Napoleon III eras, these tables provided both decorative flair and portable functionality for refined drawing rooms.

French marquetry furniture typically features a carcass of oak or pine veneered with fine woods such as mahogany, rosewood, or kingwood. Decorative floral or geometric motifs are created using contrasting wood veneers, often accented with cast brass or gilt bronze (ormolu) mounts and galleries.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut timber veneers with slight irregularities, visible dovetail joinery, and natural timber shrinkage over time. Genuine gilt bronze mounts show signs of hand-chiselling, secondary oxidisation on the reverse side, and are fitted with period-appropriate threaded screws or pins rather than modern fasteners.

A tiered etagere functions well as an accent piece beside an armchair, within a hallway, or in a reading alcove. Its compact footprint and open structure allow it to hold contemporary art glass, small desk accessories, or books while adding historical contrast to clean-lined modern spaces.

Keep the timber away from direct sunlight, radiator heat sources, and humidity fluctuations to prevent veneer lifting. Clean surfaces using a dry microfibre cloth, apply high-grade beeswax polish sparingly along the timber grain annually, and dust the gilt bronze mounts with a soft dry brush without chemical polishes.
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