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19th Century French Burr Elm Guéridon
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19th Century French Burr Elm Guéridon

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19th Century French Burr Elm Guéridon

An Early 19th Century French Burr Elm Guéridon with Marble Top.

The black marble top has a moulded edge, supported on a frieze of figured burr elm. The burr veneers are also used on the three columns and the tripartite platform base. There are ormolu mounts to the capitals and bases of the columns. The elm is a lovely colour and has excellent patination. Standing on small brass castors.

H 76.5cm x W 98cm x D 98cm

H 30” x W 38½” x D 38½”

(#3790)

Physical Dimensions
Height
76.5cm (30.12")
Width
98cm (38.58")
Depth
98cm (38.58")
Declaration

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this French Burr Elm Gueridon to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1207319
Dealers Internal Reference
3790
Description
19th Century French Burr Elm Guéridon

An Early 19th Century French Burr Elm Guéridon with Marble Top.

The black marble top has a moulded edge, supported on a frieze of figured burr elm. The burr veneers are also used on the three columns and the tripartite platform base. There are ormolu mounts to the capitals and bases of the columns. The elm is a lovely colour and has excellent patination. Standing on small brass castors.

H 76.5cm x W 98cm x D 98cm

H 30” x W 38½” x D 38½”

(#3790)

Height
76.5cm (30.12")
Width
98cm (38.58")
Depth
98cm (38.58")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this French Burr Elm Gueridon to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1207319
Dealers Internal Ref
3790
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018
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A 19th-century French round gueridon table featuring a dark inset top, burr elm frieze, three column legs with brass accents, and a concave triform base.
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Archive I A 19th-century French round gueridon table featuring a dark inset top, burr elm frieze, three column legs with brass accents, and a concave triform base.

19th Century French Burr Elm Guéridon

Archive II A 19th-century French round gueridon table featuring a dark inset top, burr elm frieze, three column legs with brass accents, and a concave triform base. View II
Archive III A 19th-century French round gueridon table featuring a dark inset top, burr elm frieze, three column legs with brass accents, and a concave triform base. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century French round gueridon table featuring a dark inset top, burr elm frieze, three column legs with brass accents, and a concave triform base. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century French round gueridon table featuring a dark inset top, burr elm frieze, three column legs with brass accents, and a concave triform base. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century French round gueridon table featuring a dark inset top, burr elm frieze, three column legs with brass accents, and a concave triform base. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century French round gueridon table featuring a dark inset top, burr elm frieze, three column legs with brass accents, and a concave triform base. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century French round gueridon table featuring a dark inset top, burr elm frieze, three column legs with brass accents, and a concave triform base. View VIII
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Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Telephone 01858 882005 or 07811 127428
Location
Lodge Farm
Walton Lane
Husbands Bosworth
Leicestershire
LE17 6NN
United Kingdom

By appointment only
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/leewrightantiques
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A 19th-century French round gueridon table featuring a dark inset top, burr elm frieze, three column legs with brass accents, and a concave triform base.
19th Century French Burr Elm Guéridon
Ref: SA1207319
A 19th-century French round gueridon table featuring a dark inset top, burr elm frieze, three column legs with brass accents, and a concave triform base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectOccasional Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Restoration
  • MaterialBurr Elm, Marble, Brass
  • ColourGolden Brown
  • MotifsTriform base, Cylindrical column legs, Brass collars, Raised rim top
  • SizeH 76.5 cm (30 in) x W 98 cm (39 in) x D 98 cm (39 in)

This 19th-century French Restoration guéridon table belongs to the occasional tables category and exhibits a French chateau design vibe. The piece combines a golden brown burr elm veneer, a black marble top, and brass hardware, creating a warm contrast in the wood and metal elements. The round marble top features a raised rim and rests on a frieze above three cylindrical column legs. These uprights incorporate brass collars at their capitals and bases, and the entire structure stands on a concave triform base equipped with small brass castors. The table measures 76.5 cm high by 98 cm wide and 98 cm deep. In a contemporary interior, this occasional table functions effectively as a focal point in a grand hallway or foyer center, providing a display surface for decorative objects or floral arrangements. The compact footprint allows the piece to fit comfortably into designated circulation spaces while offering stability through its multi-legged support. The combination of timber, polished stone, and metallic accents coordinates well with traditional or transitional living spaces seeking period character and functional surface area.

FAQs

A gueridon is a small, circular occasional table originating in 17th-century France, supported by column legs or a tripod base. Popularised during the French Empire and Restoration periods, it was traditionally designed to hold candelabra, vases, or small decorative items.

19th-century examples frequently combine highly figured timber veneers, such as burr elm, mahogany, or walnut, with stone, slate, or marble tops. Structural features often include brass collars, gilded capitals, and triangular platform bases fitted with small castors.

Authentic period gueridons exhibit hand-cut veneer joinery, original brass hardware with natural patination, and hand-turned column legs. The underside typically reveals hand-sawn timber framing and historical construction marks consistent with 19th-century French cabinetmaking.

A gueridon functions effectively as a central focal piece in an entryway foyer, a side table beside low-profile seating, or positioned within a window bay. Its compact circular footprint allows it to anchor open floor spaces while providing a surface for books, lamps, or sculptural objects.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth, avoiding harsh chemical sprays or abrasive polishes. Keep the timber away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent veneer drying or movement, checking brass fittings periodically to ensure stability.
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