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Exceptional Antique French Plum Pudding Mahogany Two-tier Étagère Centre Table with Ormolu Mounts C.1880
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
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Exceptional Antique French Plum Pudding Mahogany Two-tier Étagère Centre Table with Ormolu Mounts C.1880

19th century
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A superb quality antique French two-tier étagère centre table dating from the late 19th century, beautifully crafted in richly figured plum pudding mahogany and adorned with finely cast gilt bronze ormolu mounts throughout.

This elegant French occasional table features a striking two-tier design with beautifully shaped tops displaying exceptional plum pudding mahogany veneers, renowned for their distinctive mottled figuring and rich warm colour. Both tiers are enclosed by gilt bronze galleries, while the upper tier is supported by graceful scroll-shaped supports terminating in finely detailed ram's head ormolu mounts.

The lower tier stands upon elegant cabriole legs embellished with gilt bronze mounts, trailing ornament, and decorative sabots, showcasing the high level of craftsmanship associated with quality French cabinetmaking of the Belle Époque period.

A particularly desirable feature is the incorporation of four concealed pull-out slides beneath the lower tier, providing additional practical surface space when required while preserving the elegant proportions of the piece.

Displaying excellent colour, patina, and decorative presence throughout, this highly versatile table would work beautifully as a centre table, display table, lamp table, or occasional table within both traditional and contemporary interiors.

A refined and decorative example of late 19th century French furniture, combining practicality with exceptional visual appeal.

French, Circa 1880

Height: 79cm

Width: 98cm

Depth: 58cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
98cm (38.58")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Declaration

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Mahogany Etagere Table to the 19th Century.

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SA1216914
Description
A superb quality antique French two-tier étagère centre table dating from the late 19th century, beautifully crafted in richly figured plum pudding mahogany and adorned with finely cast gilt bronze ormolu mounts throughout.

This elegant French occasional table features a striking two-tier design with beautifully shaped tops displaying exceptional plum pudding mahogany veneers, renowned for their distinctive mottled figuring and rich warm colour.

Both tiers are enclosed by gilt bronze galleries, while the upper tier is supported by graceful scroll-shaped supports terminating in finely detailed ram's head ormolu mounts.
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fig 1. A two-tier French mahogany etagere centre table featuring oval surfaces, slender cabriole legs, and ornate gilded ormolu mounts.
fig 1. Exceptional Antique French Plum Pudding Mahogany Two-tier Étagère Centre Table with Ormolu Mounts C.1880

The lower tier stands upon elegant cabriole legs embellished with gilt bronze mounts, trailing ornament, and decorative sabots, showcasing the high level of craftsmanship associated with quality French cabinetmaking of the Belle Époque period.

fig 2. A two-tier French mahogany etagere centre table featuring oval surfaces, slender cabriole legs, and ornate gilded ormolu mounts.
fig 2. Exceptional Antique French Plum Pudding Mahogany Two-tier Étagère Centre Table with Ormolu Mounts C.1880

A particularly desirable feature is the incorporation of four concealed pull-out slides beneath the lower tier, providing additional practical surface space when required while preserving the elegant proportions of the piece.

fig 3. A two-tier French mahogany etagere centre table featuring oval surfaces, slender cabriole legs, and ornate gilded ormolu mounts.
fig 3. Exceptional Antique French Plum Pudding Mahogany Two-tier Étagère Centre Table with Ormolu Mounts C.1880

Displaying excellent colour, patina, and decorative presence throughout, this highly versatile table would work beautifully as a centre table, display table, lamp table, or occasional table within both traditional and contemporary interiors.

A refined and decorative example of late 19th century French furniture, combining practicality with exceptional visual appeal.

French, Circa 1880

Height: 79cm

Width: 98cm

Depth: 58cm

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
98cm (38.58")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Mahogany Etagere Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1216914
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Archive I A two-tier French mahogany etagere centre table featuring oval surfaces, slender cabriole legs, and ornate gilded ormolu mounts.

Exceptional Antique French Plum Pudding Mahogany Two-Tier Étagère Centre Table With Ormolu Mounts c.1880

Archive II A two-tier French mahogany etagere centre table featuring oval surfaces, slender cabriole legs, and ornate gilded ormolu mounts. View II
Archive III A two-tier French mahogany etagere centre table featuring oval surfaces, slender cabriole legs, and ornate gilded ormolu mounts. View III
Archive IV A two-tier French mahogany etagere centre table featuring oval surfaces, slender cabriole legs, and ornate gilded ormolu mounts. View IV
Archive V A two-tier French mahogany etagere centre table featuring oval surfaces, slender cabriole legs, and ornate gilded ormolu mounts. View V
Archive VI A two-tier French mahogany etagere centre table featuring oval surfaces, slender cabriole legs, and ornate gilded ormolu mounts. View VI
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Palmers Vale Business Centre
Palmerston Road
Barry
Glamorgan
CF63 2XA
United Kingdom
Verified Since Oct 2012
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Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
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Location: Unit 15, Palmers Vale Business Centre, Palmerston Road, Barry, Glamorgan, CF63 2XA, United Kingdom
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A two-tier French mahogany etagere centre table featuring oval surfaces, slender cabriole legs, and ornate gilded ormolu mounts.
Exceptional Antique French Plum Pudding Mahogany Two-Tier Étagère Centre Table With Ormolu Mounts c.1880
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A two-tier French mahogany etagere centre table featuring oval surfaces, slender cabriole legs, and ornate gilded ormolu mounts.
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An etagere table is a tiered piece of furniture featuring two or more open shelves designed to display decorative objects. Popularised during the 19th century in France, these pieces frequently drew inspiration from Rococo and Louis XV designs, incorporating cabriole legs, rich veneers, and gilded bronze accents.

Craftsmen commonly utilised high-grade timbers such as plum pudding mahogany, kingwood, or rosewood, often accented with marquetry or fine veneers. Structural embellishments typically included gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts, brass mouldings, and cast metal sabots at the feet.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display finely hand-chased mercury gilding on bronze mounts, featuring defined detailing and natural patination on raised surfaces. Structural indicators include hand-planed secondary woods, hand-cut dovetail joints, and threaded metal fixings specific to Victorian and Napoleon III manufacturing methods.

A two-tier table serves effectively as a focal point in a foyer, drawing room, or beneath a tall mirror. Balance the tiered design by placing taller sculptural items or floral arrangements on the lower shelf, leaving the top tier uncluttered or framed with small books and fine ceramics.

Dust timber surfaces regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax paste annually to preserve the polish. Ormolu mounts should be gently cleaned with a dry soft-bristled brush to remove dust without disturbing the original patina; avoid chemical polishes or water which can damage original gilding and timber finishes.
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