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C19th Italian Occasional Table
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C19th Italian Occasional Table

19th century
Description

For the export market, the circular top of quater veneered olive-wood inlaid with a central cypher and inlaid swallow inscribed "souvenir", raised on triple bobbin supports united by undertier inscribed "San Remo".

Physical Dimensions
Height
62cm (24.41")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Antiques Decorative has dated this Italian Walnut Occasional Table to the 1890s.

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SA1210364
Description
For the export market, the circular top of quater veneered olive-wood inlaid with a central cypher and inlaid swallow inscribed "souvenir", raised on triple bobbin supports united by undertier inscribed "San Remo".
Height
62cm (24.41")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Antiques Decorative has dated this Italian Walnut Occasional Table to the 1890s.

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SA1210364
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Antiques Decorative
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With over 30 years in the london antiques world, I have since established a dealership supplying the trade and private clients.

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A 19th-century Italian circular occasional table made of warm brown burr walnut with a central marquetry motif, three bobbin-turned legs, and a lower tier shelf.
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Archive I A 19th-century Italian circular occasional table made of warm brown burr walnut with a central marquetry motif, three bobbin-turned legs, and a lower tier shelf.

C19th Italian Occasional Table

Archive II A 19th-century Italian circular occasional table made of warm brown burr walnut with a central marquetry motif, three bobbin-turned legs, and a lower tier shelf. View II
Archive III A 19th-century Italian circular occasional table made of warm brown burr walnut with a central marquetry motif, three bobbin-turned legs, and a lower tier shelf. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century Italian circular occasional table made of warm brown burr walnut with a central marquetry motif, three bobbin-turned legs, and a lower tier shelf. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century Italian circular occasional table made of warm brown burr walnut with a central marquetry motif, three bobbin-turned legs, and a lower tier shelf. View V
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A 19th-century Italian circular occasional table made of warm brown burr walnut with a central marquetry motif, three bobbin-turned legs, and a lower tier shelf.
C19th Italian Occasional Table
Ref: SA1210364
A 19th-century Italian circular occasional table made of warm brown burr walnut with a central marquetry motif, three bobbin-turned legs, and a lower tier shelf.
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  • ObjectOccasional Tables
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century Italian
  • MaterialWalnut, Burr Walnut, Marquetry Inlay
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCentral marquetry inlay, Bobbin-turned legs, Circular lower tier, Burr walnut veneer
  • SizeH 62 cm (24 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

This nineteenth-century Italian occasional table exemplifies nineteenth-century Italian style with its distinctive circular form and decorative accents. Constructed from warm brown walnut, burr walnut, and quarter-veneered olive-wood, the piece presents a rich combination of timber tones. The top showcases a central marquetry inlay motif, an inlaid swallow inscribed with the word souvenir, and a fine dark perimeter stringing line. Triple bobbin-turned supports elevate the main surface, holding a circular lower tier shelf positioned midway down the legs. These turned uprights meet the floor in simple rounded feet, demonstrating traditional joinery and turning techniques. Measuring 62 cm high, 51 cm wide, and 51 cm deep, the compact dimensions suit placement at the end of a sofa or beside an armchair in a sitting room or study. The lower shelf offers practical surface space for small decorative items or books, while the patterned top provides display area for daily use. The polished finish highlights the natural grain variations of the wood surfaces throughout the structure.

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19th-century Italian occasional tables frequently feature intricate wood marquetry, veneered circular tops, and ornate leg turnings such as bobbin or spiral designs, reflecting regional craftsmanship and classical influences.

Craftsmen predominantly utilised figured walnut, burr walnut veneer, and fruitwood inlays, supported by solid timber substructures to create contrasting decorative patterns.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-cut wood marquetry, natural wood movement along veneer seams, historic hand-planed underside surfaces, and traditional joinery methods.

Position the table beside contemporary soft seating or within a reading nook to serve as a functional accent that contrasts modern textures with detailed timber craftsmanship.

Maintain stable humidity levels to prevent timber movement, dust regularly with a soft microfibre cloth, and apply a light coating of natural beeswax annually to nourish the finish.
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