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French Empire Mahogany Dressing Table with Ormolu Mounts
Lorna Byskou
for sale €2,334     $2,534
£1,995
Lorna Byskou

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French Empire Mahogany Dressing Table with Ormolu Mounts

19th century
For Sale by Lorna Byskou
Description

Very striking French Empire mahogany dressing table with ormolu mounts, and an impressively sized oval pivoting mirror. Recessed white marble top over a frieze drawer. On hidden casters. In good condition with minor wear. There are signs of a small reapir to the marble top at the back right corner.

Overall Height: 153.5 cm

Overall Width: 83 cm

Overall Depth: 47 cm

Oval Mirror Frame: 74.5 cm x 62 cm

Height to top of table: 77 cm

Marble Top: 80.5 cm x 45 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
153.5cm (60.43")
Width
83cm (32.68")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

Lorna Byskou has dated this French Empire Dressing Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1227162
Dealers Notes

We have been trading for over thirty five years, specialising in 19th century decorative gilt mirrors and furniture. Items can be viewed, by appointment, at our shop in Brasted, Kent, TN16 1JA. All our deliveries are made using a carrier that specialises in handling antiques and fine art, please contact us for further information.

Description
Very striking French Empire mahogany dressing table with ormolu mounts, and an impressively sized oval pivoting mirror. Recessed white marble top over a frieze drawer. On hidden casters. In good condition with minor wear. There are signs of a small reapir to the marble top at the back right corner.

Overall Height: 153.5 cm

Overall Width: 83 cm

Overall Depth: 47 cm

Oval Mirror Frame: 74.5 cm x 62 cm

Height to top of table: 77 cm

Marble Top: 80.5 cm x 45 cm

Height
153.5cm (60.43")
Width
83cm (32.68")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Lorna Byskou has dated this French Empire Dressing Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1227162
Lorna Byskou
Lorna Byskou
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2012

Specialising in 19th century decorative gilt mirrors and furniture.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Lorna Byskou Profile Page

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A French Empire mahogany dressing table featuring an oval swivel mirror flanked by gilt-bronze capped columns, set above a marble surface and drawer base with ormolu appliques.
French Empire Mahogany Dressing Table with Ormolu Mounts
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Originating in the early 19th century during Napoleons reign, French Empire dressing tables, historically termed coiffeuses, feature neoclassical symmetry, flame mahogany veneers, marble surfaces, and gilt-bronze ormolu mounts.

These pieces typically feature highly figured mahogany veneers applied over pine or oak carcasses, complemented by solid marble tops, mirrored glass, and hand-chased gilt-bronze fittings.

Authentic period examples exhibit original mercury gilding on ormolu mounts, hand-cut dovetail drawer joinery, thick hand-cut veneers, and classical motifs such as laurel leaves, columns, or lyres.

Place the table as a statement feature in a bedroom or dressing room, setting it against neutral wall tones and pairing it with minimalist lighting to balance the dark wood and gilded ornament.

Dust mahogany timber regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply beeswax sparingly along the wood grain. Clean gilt-bronze mounts exclusively with a soft, dry brush to prevent removing the delicate gilding.
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