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A Fine Mid 19th Century Sorrento Table
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A Fine Mid 19th Century Sorrento Table

19th century
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A mid 19th century walnut tripod pedestal table, known as a Sorrento table, the octagonal top with a plain edge and with extensive inlays in contrasting timbers around a central sixteen pointed star and with four further stars emanating from it, all inlaid with mahogany, boxwood, tulipwood and satinwood, all within an inlaid circle of off-set Greek key pattern and with a crossbanded mosaic style border within boxwood strung track, over a conforming frieze with a line of inlay, on a bobbin turned tripod with extensive inlays, raised on shaped legs and with a finial under the shaft. Italian, Sorrento, circa 1860.

Condition: Excellent, the table is in very good condition with no damage or repairs, and with no losses to the inlays or veneers, the table stands well with no undue wobbling, and overall it has a great appearance with beautifully executed inlays, and with a very pleasing colour and soft patina.

Dimensions:

Height: 75cm (29½”)

Diameter: 75cm (29½”)

Date of Manufacture

Chequers Antiques has dated this Sorrento Marquetry Side Table to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245632
Description
A mid 19th century walnut tripod pedestal table, known as a Sorrento table, the octagonal top with a plain edge and with extensive inlays in contrasting timbers around a central sixteen pointed star and with four further stars emanating from it, all inlaid with mahogany, boxwood, tulipwood and satinwood, all within an inlaid circle of off-set Greek key pattern and with a crossbanded mosaic style border within boxwood strung track, over a conforming frieze with a line of inlay, on a bobbin turned tripod with extensive inlays, raised on shaped legs and with a finial under the shaft. Italian, Sorrento, circa 1860.
fig 1. A mid 19th-century octagonal Sorrento occasional table featuring an intricate starburst marquetry top supported by a turned pedestal column and tripod legs.
fig 1. A Fine Mid 19th Century Sorrento Table

Condition: Excellent, the table is in very good condition with no damage or repairs, and with no losses to the inlays or veneers, the table stands well with no undue wobbling, and overall it has a great appearance with beautifully executed inlays, and with a very pleasing colour and soft patina.

Dimensions:

Height: 75cm (29½”)

Diameter: 75cm (29½”)

Date of Manufacture

Chequers Antiques has dated this Sorrento Marquetry Side Table to the 1860s.

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245632
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Archive I A mid 19th-century octagonal Sorrento occasional table featuring an intricate starburst marquetry top supported by a turned pedestal column and tripod legs.

A Fine Mid 19th Century Sorrento Table

Archive II A mid 19th-century octagonal Sorrento occasional table featuring an intricate starburst marquetry top supported by a turned pedestal column and tripod legs. View II
Archive III A mid 19th-century octagonal Sorrento occasional table featuring an intricate starburst marquetry top supported by a turned pedestal column and tripod legs. View III
Archive IV A mid 19th-century octagonal Sorrento occasional table featuring an intricate starburst marquetry top supported by a turned pedestal column and tripod legs. View IV
Archive V A mid 19th-century octagonal Sorrento occasional table featuring an intricate starburst marquetry top supported by a turned pedestal column and tripod legs. View V
Archive VI A mid 19th-century octagonal Sorrento occasional table featuring an intricate starburst marquetry top supported by a turned pedestal column and tripod legs. View VI
Archive VII A mid 19th-century octagonal Sorrento occasional table featuring an intricate starburst marquetry top supported by a turned pedestal column and tripod legs. View VII
Archive VIII A mid 19th-century octagonal Sorrento occasional table featuring an intricate starburst marquetry top supported by a turned pedestal column and tripod legs. View VIII
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A mid 19th-century octagonal Sorrento occasional table featuring an intricate starburst marquetry top supported by a turned pedestal column and tripod legs.
A Fine Mid 19th Century Sorrento Table
Ref: SA1245632
A mid 19th-century octagonal Sorrento occasional table featuring an intricate starburst marquetry top supported by a turned pedestal column and tripod legs.
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  • ObjectOccasional Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleSorrento Ware
  • MaterialOlive Wood, Walnut, Fruitwood
  • ColourHoney Brown
  • MotifsGeometric starburst marquetry, Octagonal top, Turned column pedestal, S-scroll tripod legs
  • SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 75 cm (30 in) x D 75 cm (30 in)

This mid nineteenth-century Sorrento occasional table belongs to the Sorrento ware style and originates from Italy around 1860. The piece uses olive wood, walnut, and fruitwood in a warm honey brown colour, presenting a striking octagonal top with geometric starburst marquetry and an inlaid circle of off-set Greek key pattern. Below the top sits a turned column pedestal with a finial under the shaft, supported by S-scroll tripod legs. Measuring 75 cm high, 75 cm wide, and 75 cm deep, this table functions well as a display surface in a bay window or a reception room. The surface exhibits a soft patina and fine grain variations across the contrasting timbers, with no damage or repairs noted on the veneers or inlays.

FAQs

Originating from Sorrento, Italy, this cabinetmaking technique features detailed parquetry and marquetry using contrasting native woods like olive, walnut, and fruitwood to create geometric patterns or narrative scenes.

Craftspeople utilised native Italian timber, predominantly olive wood, walnut, orange wood, and boxwood, assembling micro-veneers onto a solid timber substrate to construct intricate geometric patterns.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-cut, tight-fitting wood tesserae with natural variations in grain colour, hand-turned pedestal supports, and historical joinery such as hand-carved tripod legs.

Position the table in a sunlit reading nook, bay window, or living room alcove where natural light highlights the wood grain, pairing it with understated seating to let the geometric top serve as a focal point.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply high-grade beeswax sparingly along the wood grain; avoid liquid polishes, excessive moisture, and direct sunlight to prevent veneer lifting or fading.
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