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.1830Established 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 o...