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Italian Specimen Marble and Satin Birch Table
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Italian Specimen Marble and Satin Birch Table

19th century
Description

Circa mid 19th century Italian (likely Roman) specimen marble top table on a satin birch base. The circular marble top with inset multiple triangular and shaped specimen marbles and semi-precious stones including malachite, lapis cipolin, campan, breccia, red griotte and portoro with black marble banding. Supported on a vasiform fluted turned stem floral carved cabriole tripod base

Physical Dimensions
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Specimen Marble Side Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA742954
Dealers Internal Reference
29016
Description
Circa mid 19th century Italian (likely Roman) specimen marble top table on a satin birch base. The circular marble top with inset multiple triangular and shaped specimen marbles and semi-precious stones including malachite, lapis cipolin, campan, breccia, red griotte and portoro with black marble banding. Supported on a vasiform fluted turned stem floral carved cabriole tripod base
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Specimen Marble Side Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA742954
Dealers Internal Ref
29016
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A circular occasional table featuring a multicoloured specimen marble inlaid top supported by a carved satin birch tripod pedestal base.
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Archive I A circular occasional table featuring a multicoloured specimen marble inlaid top supported by a carved satin birch tripod pedestal base.

Italian Specimen Marble and Satin Birch Table

Archive II A circular occasional table featuring a multicoloured specimen marble inlaid top supported by a carved satin birch tripod pedestal base. View II
Archive III A circular occasional table featuring a multicoloured specimen marble inlaid top supported by a carved satin birch tripod pedestal base. View III
Archive IV A circular occasional table featuring a multicoloured specimen marble inlaid top supported by a carved satin birch tripod pedestal base. View IV
Archive V A circular occasional table featuring a multicoloured specimen marble inlaid top supported by a carved satin birch tripod pedestal base. View V
Archive VI A circular occasional table featuring a multicoloured specimen marble inlaid top supported by a carved satin birch tripod pedestal base. View VI
Archive VII A circular occasional table featuring a multicoloured specimen marble inlaid top supported by a carved satin birch tripod pedestal base. View VII
Archive VIII A circular occasional table featuring a multicoloured specimen marble inlaid top supported by a carved satin birch tripod pedestal base. View VIII
Archive IX A circular occasional table featuring a multicoloured specimen marble inlaid top supported by a carved satin birch tripod pedestal base. View IX
Archive X A circular occasional table featuring a multicoloured specimen marble inlaid top supported by a carved satin birch tripod pedestal base. View X
Archive XI A circular occasional table featuring a multicoloured specimen marble inlaid top supported by a carved satin birch tripod pedestal base. View XI
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A circular occasional table featuring a multicoloured specimen marble inlaid top supported by a carved satin birch tripod pedestal base.
Italian Specimen Marble and Satin Birch Table
Ref: SA742954
A circular occasional table featuring a multicoloured specimen marble inlaid top supported by a carved satin birch tripod pedestal base.
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  • ObjectSide Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGrand Tour Neoclassical
  • MaterialSpecimen Marble, Satin Birch
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPietre dure inlay, Tripod pedestal base, Acanthus leaf carvings, Geometric starburst pattern
  • SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 52 cm (20 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

This nineteenth-century Italian side table reflects Grand Tour neoclassical style with a circular top and a tripod pedestal base. The top displays a multicoloured geometric starburst pattern with pietre dure inlay executed in various specimen marbles and semi-precious stones, bordered by a dark marble rim. Below, the warm brown satin birch base incorporates a fluted vasiform stem, floral turnings, acanthus leaf carvings, and scrolled cabriole legs ending in pad feet. Practical dimensions are 72 cm high, 52 cm wide, and 52 cm deep. Position this occasional table at the end of a sofa or beside an armchair in a drawing room or study as a decorative surface for a small lamp or decorative object. The piece brings nineteenth-century craftsmanship and varied natural stone tones to a reception room interior, combining utility with traditional surface decoration.

FAQs

Popularised during the 18th and 19th centuries as part of the Grand Tour tradition, specimen marble tables were created to display geometric arrangements of geological marble samples collected from historical sites across Italy and continental Europe.

The tabletops consist of polished sections of natural marbles, porphyry, and hardstones set in a stone matrix, while the supporting pedestal bases are typically hand-carved from fine hardwoods such as satin birch, mahogany, or satinwood.

Authentic pieces feature slight variations in marble texture and colour, evidence of manual stonemasonry techniques, historical joinery on the wooden base, and natural surface wear consistent with age.

These decorative tables serve as accent pieces when placed next to contemporary armchairs, positioned in a quiet reading alcove, or showcased alongside neutral soft furnishings to allow the intricate marble patterns to stand out.

Clean the marble top with a damp cloth and pH-neutral stone cleaner, avoiding acidic chemicals that erode polished marble, and apply natural beeswax periodically to protect the carved wooden pedestal.
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