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Antique French Kingwood Vernis Martin Marble Top Pedestal Stand
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
for sale €1,463     $1,588
£1,250
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Antique French Kingwood Vernis Martin Marble Top Pedestal Stand

19th century
Description

A highly decorative antique French kingwood pedestal stand dating from the late 19th century, beautifully crafted in the Louis XV taste. The serpentine Breche d''Alep marble top sits above an elegant waisted body veneered in richly figured kingwood and adorned with finely cast ormolu mounts.

The front features a charming Vernis Martin style panel depicting a gentleman in a garden setting, while the sides display attractive parquetry inlaid panels framed by scrolling gilt metal mounts. The shaped supports are finished with decorative ormolu sabots and united by a lower undertier with further parquetry decoration.

Combining fine craftsmanship, luxurious materials and elegant proportions, this French pedestal stand is ideal for displaying a bronze sculpture, porcelain vase, clock, lamp or decorative object. The rich kingwood veneers, marble top and ornate ormolu mounts make it a striking addition to both traditional and contemporary interiors.

A beautiful example of late 19th century French decorative furniture.

Dimensions

Height: 102cm

Width: 30cm

Depth: 30cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Kingwood Pedestal Stand to the 19th Century.

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SA1224257
Description
A highly decorative antique French kingwood pedestal stand dating from the late 19th century, beautifully crafted in the Louis XV taste.
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The serpentine Breche d''Alep marble top sits above an elegant waisted body veneered in richly figured kingwood and adorned with finely cast ormolu mounts.
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
fig 1. A tall French Rococo style kingwood pedestal stand featuring a marble top, gilt bronze mounts, a hand-painted Vernis Martin scene, and a mirrored lower alcove.
fig 1. Antique French Kingwood Vernis Martin Marble Top Pedestal Stand

The front features a charming Vernis Martin style panel depicting a gentleman in a garden setting, while the sides display attractive parquetry inlaid panels framed by scrolling gilt metal mounts. The shaped supports are finished with decorative ormolu sabots and united by a lower undertier with further parquetry decoration.

fig 2. A tall French Rococo style kingwood pedestal stand featuring a marble top, gilt bronze mounts, a hand-painted Vernis Martin scene, and a mirrored lower alcove.
fig 2. Antique French Kingwood Vernis Martin Marble Top Pedestal Stand

Combining fine craftsmanship, luxurious materials and elegant proportions, this French pedestal stand is ideal for displaying a bronze sculpture, porcelain vase, clock, lamp or decorative object. The rich kingwood veneers, marble top and ornate ormolu mounts make it a striking addition to both traditional and contemporary interiors.

A beautiful example of late 19th century French decorative furniture.

Dimensions

Height: 102cm

Width: 30cm

Depth: 30cm

Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Kingwood Pedestal Stand to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1224257
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012
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A tall French Rococo style kingwood pedestal stand featuring a marble top, gilt bronze mounts, a hand-painted Vernis Martin scene, and a mirrored lower alcove.
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Archive I A tall French Rococo style kingwood pedestal stand featuring a marble top, gilt bronze mounts, a hand-painted Vernis Martin scene, and a mirrored lower alcove.

Antique French Kingwood Vernis Martin Marble Top Pedestal Stand

Archive II A tall French Rococo style kingwood pedestal stand featuring a marble top, gilt bronze mounts, a hand-painted Vernis Martin scene, and a mirrored lower alcove. View II
Archive III A tall French Rococo style kingwood pedestal stand featuring a marble top, gilt bronze mounts, a hand-painted Vernis Martin scene, and a mirrored lower alcove. View III
Archive IV A tall French Rococo style kingwood pedestal stand featuring a marble top, gilt bronze mounts, a hand-painted Vernis Martin scene, and a mirrored lower alcove. View IV
Archive V A tall French Rococo style kingwood pedestal stand featuring a marble top, gilt bronze mounts, a hand-painted Vernis Martin scene, and a mirrored lower alcove. View V
Archive VI A tall French Rococo style kingwood pedestal stand featuring a marble top, gilt bronze mounts, a hand-painted Vernis Martin scene, and a mirrored lower alcove. View VI
Archive VII A tall French Rococo style kingwood pedestal stand featuring a marble top, gilt bronze mounts, a hand-painted Vernis Martin scene, and a mirrored lower alcove. View VII
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Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Telephone 01446 744271 or 07973 734452
Location
Unit 15
Palmers Vale Business Centre
Palmerston Road
Barry
Glamorgan
CF63 2XA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/hawkinsbrothersantiques
Verified Since Oct 2012
Items For Sale 151
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Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
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A tall French Rococo style kingwood pedestal stand featuring a marble top, gilt bronze mounts, a hand-painted Vernis Martin scene, and a mirrored lower alcove.
Antique French Kingwood Vernis Martin Marble Top Pedestal Stand
Ref: SA1224257
A tall French Rococo style kingwood pedestal stand featuring a marble top, gilt bronze mounts, a hand-painted Vernis Martin scene, and a mirrored lower alcove.
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Vernis Martin is an 18th-century French lacquer technique developed by the Martin brothers to imitate Asian lacquer work. It frequently features hand-painted figurative vignettes or pastoral scenes under a durable varnish layer, usually framed by gilded bronze mounts.

These stands usually combine exotic timber veneers such as kingwood or rosewood with cast chased ormolu mounts. Tops are often inlaid with natural marble slabs, while lower sections may incorporate mirrored backings or lacquered panels.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-applied paint strokes under a naturally aged varnish, hand-chased gilt-bronze mounts fitted with period-appropriate screws, and precise timber marquetry or veneer work along the carcass.

Position the stand in an unused alcove, corner, or hallway to hold an elevated bust, ceramic vase, or botanical arrangement. The tall vertical footprint adds architectural height while contrasting against clean modern decor.

Dust the timber and painted panels regularly with a dry microfibre cloth, keeping the surface free of harsh chemical sprays. Clean marble with a damp neutral-pH cloth and gently dry dusting the gilt-bronze mounts with a soft brush.
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