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Walnut Jardinière
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Walnut Jardinière

19th century
For Sale by Athey Antiques
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Lovely quality walnut jardinière with inlay detail and pierced brass gallery to the top and original lift out metal liner. Decorative Omalu edging throughout and cherub mounts to each corner, raised on elegant cabriole legs with Omalu sabots and wonderful Sevres style plaques to both sides.

With marks / scuffs etc commensurate with age and use, some natural light fading to the polish to one side and a couple of cracks to the plaque at the back but otherwise this lovely jardinière is in good condition and is a really decorative yet functional piece of furniture.

Please contact us for further details.

Reasonably priced delivery available.

Height 30" 76 cm

Width 28" 72 cm

Depth 18" 46 cm

All sizes approximate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Athey Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Jardiniere Table to the 1880s.

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SA1207360
Dealers Internal Reference
ath3840
Description
Lovely quality walnut jardinière with inlay detail and pierced brass gallery to the top and original lift out metal liner.
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Decorative Omalu edging throughout and cherub mounts to each corner, raised on elegant cabriole legs with Omalu sabots and wonderful Sevres style plaques to both sides.
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fig 1. A French Louis XV style burr walnut jardiniere table with cabriole legs, ormolu mounts, a central porcelain plaque, and a brass gallery rim.
fig 1. Walnut Jardinière

With marks / scuffs etc commensurate with age and use, some natural light fading to the polish to one side and a couple of cracks to the plaque at the back but otherwise this lovely jardinière is in good condition and is a really decorative yet functional piece of furniture.

Please contact us for further details.

Reasonably priced delivery available.

Height 30" 76 cm

Width 28" 72 cm

Depth 18" 46 cm

All sizes approximate.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Jardiniere Table to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1207360
Dealers Internal Ref
ath3840
Athey Antiques
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Archive I A French Louis XV style burr walnut jardiniere table with cabriole legs, ormolu mounts, a central porcelain plaque, and a brass gallery rim.

Walnut Jardinière

Archive II A French Louis XV style burr walnut jardiniere table with cabriole legs, ormolu mounts, a central porcelain plaque, and a brass gallery rim. View II
Archive III A French Louis XV style burr walnut jardiniere table with cabriole legs, ormolu mounts, a central porcelain plaque, and a brass gallery rim. View III
Archive IV A French Louis XV style burr walnut jardiniere table with cabriole legs, ormolu mounts, a central porcelain plaque, and a brass gallery rim. View IV
Archive V A French Louis XV style burr walnut jardiniere table with cabriole legs, ormolu mounts, a central porcelain plaque, and a brass gallery rim. View V
Archive VI A French Louis XV style burr walnut jardiniere table with cabriole legs, ormolu mounts, a central porcelain plaque, and a brass gallery rim. View VI
Archive VII A French Louis XV style burr walnut jardiniere table with cabriole legs, ormolu mounts, a central porcelain plaque, and a brass gallery rim. View VII
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Archive X A French Louis XV style burr walnut jardiniere table with cabriole legs, ormolu mounts, a central porcelain plaque, and a brass gallery rim. View X
Archive XI A French Louis XV style burr walnut jardiniere table with cabriole legs, ormolu mounts, a central porcelain plaque, and a brass gallery rim. View XI
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Telephone 01665 604229 or 07836 718350
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Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1JQ
United Kingdom
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A French Louis XV style burr walnut jardiniere table with cabriole legs, ormolu mounts, a central porcelain plaque, and a brass gallery rim.
Walnut jardinière
Ref: SA1207360
A French Louis XV style burr walnut jardiniere table with cabriole legs, ormolu mounts, a central porcelain plaque, and a brass gallery rim.
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  • ObjectJardinieres
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Louis XV
  • MaterialWalnut, Ormolu, Porcelain, Zinc
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Ormolu mounts, Porcelain plaque, Pierced gallery
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 72 cm (28 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

This walnut jardinière table dates from 1880 in the French Louis XV style. It employs warm brown burr walnut timber combined with ormolu, porcelain and zinc, carrying a polished finish with natural light fading to one side, alongside scuffs and marks commensurate with age, plus a couple of cracks to the plaque at the back. Notable decorative details include a pierced brass gallery rim around the top, ormolu edging, cherub mounts at the corners, and cabriole legs terminating in ormolu sabots. A central Sèvres-style porcelain plaque adorns the frieze, complemented by inlay detail and an original lift-out metal liner. Measuring 76 cm high, 72 cm wide and 46 cm deep, this practical furnishing serves well in a home today for displaying houseplants or floral arrangements. Suitable placement includes a bay window or a living room corner where natural light highlights the porcelain plaque and brass mounts.

FAQs

A jardiniere table is an ornamental piece of indoor furniture designed specifically to display potted plants and botanical arrangements. Originating in France during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, these tables traditionally feature a removable metal liner to collect excess water and protect the timber exterior.

French jardinieres were commonly constructed using hardwood timbers such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, often finished with decorative veneers. Decorative elements frequently included gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, hand-painted porcelain plaques, and removable zinc or lead interior liners.

Authentic pieces generally show hand-cut dovetail joints on concealed framework, original removable metal liners displaying age-appropriate patination, and heavy gilt-bronze mounts fixed with hand-slotted screws. Examining the reverse of ormolu castings and checking for natural wood shrinkage along veneer joints also helps verify age.

A jardiniere can be placed near a light source such as a bay window or positioned in an entryway to hold trailing greenery or seasonal flowers. Beyond botanical displays, removing or covering the liner allows the piece to function as an occasional side table or catch-all surface in a hallway.

Dust the wood regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a beeswax polish periodically along the grain. Ensure the internal metal liner is completely dry before inserting live plants to prevent moisture from seeping into the surrounding walnut veneer, and gently dust gilt-bronze mounts without chemical cleaners.
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