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Interesting and Practical Early C19th French Circular Mahogany Bedside Table or 'Vide-poche'.
For sale by M Lees and Sons
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£700
M Lees and Sons

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    M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218
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Interesting and Practical Early C19th French Circular Mahogany Bedside Table or 'Vide-poche'.

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Interesting and practical early C19th French circular mahogany bedside table or 'vide-poche'.

Unusual Empire-design mahogany bedside table or bowl-stand with a central turned solid mahogany bowl or open vessel pocket-tidy mounted on the top . The bowl with a moulded edge and raised on a turned stem .The circular moulded-edge tray top with a frieze below ,supported on 3 turned classically-inspired tapered columns each with collars top and bottom. The base platform of concave-sided triangular form with a circular moulded bowl-ring to the centre . The whole raised on turned bun feet .

In good original condition with some marks to the interior of the central bowl commensurate with age, use and purpose. The mahogany has achieved a good deep , rich patination.

Highly practical and stylish table of strong Empire design .

H 33"

W 18"

D 18"

France c.1830

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this French Mahogany Vide Poche to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 05370779
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 185-215 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Deep hand-turned dishing to the upper bowl: early nineteenth-century lathe work.
Concave triform plinth with moulded roundel: classic French Empire and Restauration design.
Darkened finish and wear inside the vessel: evidence of long regular use.
Fine grain shrinkage at the joints: solid timbers aged over two centuries.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA624397
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 1905
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Interesting and practical early C19th French circular mahogany bedside table or 'vide-poche'.
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Unusual Empire-design mahogany bedside table or bowl-stand with a central turned solid mahogany bowl or open vessel pocket-tidy mounted on the top.
M Lees and Sons

. The bowl with a moulded edge and raised on a turned stem .The circular moulded-edge tray top with a frieze below ,supported on 3 turned classically-inspired tapered columns each with collars top and bottom. The base platform of concave-sided triangular form with a circular moulded bowl-ring to the centre . The whole raised on turned bun feet .

fig 1. An early 19th-century French circular mahogany vide-poche table featuring a raised turned bowl, three column supports, and a triform base.
fig 1. Interesting and Practical Early C19th French Circular Mahogany Bedside Table or 'Vide-poche'.

In good original condition with some marks to the interior of the central bowl commensurate with age, use and purpose. The mahogany has achieved a good deep , rich patination.

Highly practical and stylish table of strong Empire design .

H 33"

W 18"

D 18"

France c.1830

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this French Mahogany Vide Poche to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 05370779
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 185-215 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Deep hand-turned dishing to the upper bowl: early nineteenth-century lathe work.
Concave triform plinth with moulded roundel: classic French Empire and Restauration design.
Darkened finish and wear inside the vessel: evidence of long regular use.
Fine grain shrinkage at the joints: solid timbers aged over two centuries.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA624397
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 1905
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I An early 19th-century French circular mahogany vide-poche table featuring a raised turned bowl, three column supports, and a triform base.

Interesting and Practical Early C19th French Circular Mahogany Bedside Table or 'Vide-poche'.

Archive II An early 19th-century French circular mahogany vide-poche table featuring a raised turned bowl, three column supports, and a triform base. View II
Archive III An early 19th-century French circular mahogany vide-poche table featuring a raised turned bowl, three column supports, and a triform base. View III
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
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An early 19th-century French circular mahogany vide-poche table featuring a raised turned bowl, three column supports, and a triform base.
Interesting and practical early C19th French circular mahogany bedside table or 'vide-poche'.
Ref: SA624397
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  • ObjectSide Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Empire
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTriform base, Turned bowl top, Columnar supports, Dished edge
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

This early 19th-century French Empire style mahogany bedside table or vide-poche is rendered in a warm brown timber showing a deep, rich patination and good original condition. The piece comprises a circular tray top with a moulded edge and plain frieze, surmounted by a central turned solid mahogany bowl with a moulded rim on a turned stem. Three turned classically-inspired tapered columns, complete with collars at the top and bottom, support the upper structure above a concave-sided triform base platform featuring a central circular moulded bowl-ring. The entire assembly stands on turned bun feet, with minor marks visible inside the central bowl that reflect its age, use and purpose. Measuring 84 cm high, 46 cm wide and 46 cm deep, this versatile piece fits neatly beside a bed to hold small daily items, or functions as a decorative display table in a living room, hallway or study. Its distinctive architectural silhouette and practical upper bowl provide a striking focal point for traditional interiors seeking functional period surfaces.

FAQs

Originating in 18th and 19th-century France, a vide-poche (literally translating to empty pocket) is a compact occasional table designed with a raised dish or rimmed tier to hold personal items like keys, coins, and jewellery near an entryway or bed.

These tables were traditionally crafted from solid mahogany and mahogany veneers over secondary softwoods or oak, featuring hand-turned pedestal supports, triform bases, and polished surfaces finished with traditional shellac.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-planed secondary timbers, hand-turned column legs, natural wood shrinkage along the grain, period-correct joinery, and natural oxidisation on the underside of the timber.

Position the table beside a sofa or as an entryway accent, utilizing the upper turned dish for keys or small accessories while keeping the main circular surface clear to highlight the rich timber grain.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a thin layer of natural beeswax polish annually, keeping the table away from direct sunlight and radiators to avoid timber warping.
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