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Late 19th Century French Marquetry Sewing Table .
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Late 19th Century French Marquetry Sewing Table .

19th century
Description

Good colour rosewood marquetry sewing table needing some restoration to the inlayed top ( see photo )

Physical Dimensions
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Declaration

Adrian Hornsey Antiques has dated this French Marquetry Sewing Table to the 1880s.

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SA1240031
Dealers Internal Reference
AH04
Description
Good colour rosewood marquetry sewing table needing some restoration to the inlayed top ( see photo )
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

Adrian Hornsey Antiques has dated this French Marquetry Sewing Table to the 1880s.

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SA1240031
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AH04
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A late 19th-century French marquetry sewing table featuring floral wood inlay on a serpentine top, brass edging, and slender cabriole legs.
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Archive I A late 19th-century French marquetry sewing table featuring floral wood inlay on a serpentine top, brass edging, and slender cabriole legs.

Late 19th Century French Marquetry Sewing Table .

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Adrian Hornsey Antiques
Telephone 07836 347501
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/Pauline
Verified Since Oct 2026
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A late 19th-century French marquetry sewing table featuring floral wood inlay on a serpentine top, brass edging, and slender cabriole legs.
Late 19th century French Marquetry sewing table .
Ref: SA1240031
A late 19th-century French marquetry sewing table featuring floral wood inlay on a serpentine top, brass edging, and slender cabriole legs.
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  • ObjectSewing Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Louis XV Style
  • MaterialRosewood, Kingwood, Brass, Wood Veneer
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFloral marquetry, Cabriole legs, Brass trim, Serpentine top
  • SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 59 cm (23 in) x D 42 cm (17 in)

This late 19th-century French Louis XV style sewing table displays warm brown rosewood and kingwood veneers with detailed floral marquetry across the serpentine top and drawer front. Slender cabriole legs support the frame, complemented by decorative brass edging around the top. The polished wood surface shows noticeable wear and losses to the inlaid top requiring restoration. Measuring 72 cm high, 59 cm wide and 42 cm deep, the table sits compactly beside an end of a sofa in a living room, hallway or study. It functions well as a decorative side table or display surface while offering hidden storage within the drawer compartment.

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Originating as a specialised piece of furniture for needlework, a French marquetry sewing table, or table a ouvrage, combines detailed wood veneer inlay techniques with functional storage for textiles and implements.

These tables typically feature a timber frame veneered with contrasting woods such as rosewood, kingwood, or walnut to form floral patterns, often embellished with cast brass edge moulding and fitted with dovetailed drawers.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut marquetry veneers with slight variations, natural wood shrinkage along timber joints, aged metal mounts showing subtle oxidisation, and hand-sawn construction beneath the frame.

Position the table as an occasional side table next to an armchair, or place it within an alcove or hallway to highlight the inlaid top without obscuring the marquetry design.

Dust the surface regularly using a soft microfibre cloth, apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once per year, and position the table away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent veneer lifting.
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