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Antique French Parquetry Ormolu Mounted Stand Att François Linke 19th Century
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Antique French Parquetry Ormolu Mounted Stand Att François Linke 19th Century

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Description

This is a fine antique French ormolu mounted mahogany and specimen wood parquetry stand firmly attributed to François Linke, Circa 1890 in date.

The square galleried top features beautiful parquetry decoration with ebony and box-wood stringing. The frieze is decorated with striking ormolu panels with anthemion mounts and one side is fitted with a pull out slide.

The square tapering ormolu mounted splayed out legs were designed to give more stability and are united by a shaped stretcher with flambeau finial.

This lovely stand is certain to become a talking point in your home and a fine embellishment to your reception room.

A similar stand, with a green onyx top, typical slender legs and shaped stretcher is illustrated by Christopher Payne in François Linke (1855-1946) 'The Belle Epoque of French Furniture', p. 53, pl. 44. It is described as a stand or gaine and titled by Linke as 'Pedestal Louis XVI acajou et bronzes dorés', index number 56. It was available with or without a slide and a drawer, priced between 400 and 500 francs. A comparable version is also shown as a pencil drawing from Linke's Daybook and illustrated in Payne, p. 474.

Condition:

In really excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 84 x Width 37 x Depth 37

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 9 inches x Width 1 foot, 3 inches x Depth 1 foot, 3 inches

FRANÇOIS LINKE (CZECH REPUBLIC, 1855–1946)

François Linke, the most important French ébéniste of his time. Born in Bohemia in 1855, Linke moved to Paris in 1881 where he established his now-famous workshop and showroom. Linke's superior work spread quickly through France and he soon eclipsed even the finest furniture houses of Paris. Today, Linke is counted among the most important furniture makers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and his work is dearly coveted by collectors. Linke is celebrated for designing highly innovative furnishings by infusing the Rococo style with the Art Nouveau trends of Paris and this Louis XV style desk exemplifies his highly original style.

Our reference: A1758

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Declaration

Regent Antiques has dated this French Parquetry Pedestal Stand to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA789646
Dealers Internal Reference
A1758
Description
This is a fine antique French ormolu mounted mahogany and specimen wood parquetry stand firmly attributed to François Linke, Circa 1890 in date.

The square galleried top features beautiful parquetry decoration with ebony and box-wood stringing.

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The frieze is decorated with striking ormolu panels with anthemion mounts and one side is fitted with a pull out slide.
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fig 1. A tall 19th-century French square-topped pedestal stand featuring geometric wood parquetry, a pierced brass gallery, gilt-bronze relief friezes, and tapered legs linked by a curved undertier.
fig 1. Antique French Parquetry Ormolu Mounted Stand Att François Linke 19th Century

The square tapering ormolu mounted splayed out legs were designed to give more stability and are united by a shaped stretcher with flambeau finial.

This lovely stand is certain to become a talking point in your home and a fine embellishment to your reception room.

fig 2. A tall 19th-century French square-topped pedestal stand featuring geometric wood parquetry, a pierced brass gallery, gilt-bronze relief friezes, and tapered legs linked by a curved undertier.
fig 2. Antique French Parquetry Ormolu Mounted Stand Att François Linke 19th Century

A similar stand, with a green onyx top, typical slender legs and shaped stretcher is illustrated by Christopher Payne in François Linke (1855-1946) 'The Belle Epoque of French Furniture', p. 53, pl. 44. It is described as a stand or gaine and titled by Linke as 'Pedestal Louis XVI acajou et bronzes dorés', index number 56. It was available with or without a slide and a drawer, priced between 400 and 500 francs. A comparable version is also shown as a pencil drawing from Linke's Daybook and illustrated in Payne, p. 474.

fig 3. A tall 19th-century French square-topped pedestal stand featuring geometric wood parquetry, a pierced brass gallery, gilt-bronze relief friezes, and tapered legs linked by a curved undertier.
fig 3. Antique French Parquetry Ormolu Mounted Stand Att François Linke 19th Century

Condition:

In really excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 84 x Width 37 x Depth 37

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 9 inches x Width 1 foot, 3 inches x Depth 1 foot, 3 inches

fig 4. A tall 19th-century French square-topped pedestal stand featuring geometric wood parquetry, a pierced brass gallery, gilt-bronze relief friezes, and tapered legs linked by a curved undertier.
fig 4. Antique French Parquetry Ormolu Mounted Stand Att François Linke 19th Century

FRANÇOIS LINKE (CZECH REPUBLIC, 1855–1946)

François Linke, the most important French ébéniste of his time. Born in Bohemia in 1855, Linke moved to Paris in 1881 where he established his now-famous workshop and showroom. Linke's superior work spread quickly through France and he soon eclipsed even the finest furniture houses of Paris. Today, Linke is counted among the most important furniture makers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and his work is dearly coveted by collectors. Linke is celebrated for designing highly innovative furnishings by infusing the Rococo style with the Art Nouveau trends of Paris and this Louis XV style desk exemplifies his highly original style.

Our reference: A1758

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this French Parquetry Pedestal Stand to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA789646
Dealers Internal Ref
A1758
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Archive I A tall 19th-century French square-topped pedestal stand featuring geometric wood parquetry, a pierced brass gallery, gilt-bronze relief friezes, and tapered legs linked by a curved undertier.

Antique French Parquetry Ormolu Mounted Stand Att François Linke 19th Century

Archive II A tall 19th-century French square-topped pedestal stand featuring geometric wood parquetry, a pierced brass gallery, gilt-bronze relief friezes, and tapered legs linked by a curved undertier. View II
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A tall 19th-century French square-topped pedestal stand featuring geometric wood parquetry, a pierced brass gallery, gilt-bronze relief friezes, and tapered legs linked by a curved undertier.
Antique French Parquetry Ormolu Mounted Stand Att François Linke 19th Century
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A French parquetry pedestal or gueridon is a tall, slender occasional table designed primarily to elevate decorative objects such as urns, bronze sculptures, or floral arrangements. Emerging in prominent French cabinetmaking workshops during the 18th and 19th centuries, these pieces feature geometric timber veneering known as parquetry, often accented with cast brass or gilt-bronze mounts.

High-end 19th-century French stands incorporate fine cabinet woods such as kingwood, tulipwood, rosewood, or mahogany laid in complex geometric parquetry patterns. The structures are typically adorned with chased gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts, decorative friezes, and pierced brass top galleries.

Authentic period ormolu mounts display hand-chased detailing, fire-gilded or mercury-gilded surface finishes, and cast casting seams on the reverse. Mounts from this era are secured with period-appropriate hand-cut screws or brass pins rather than modern uniform fixings.

Position a tall pedestal stand in an empty corner or beside a window to introduce architectural height to a room. Placing a contemporary ceramic vase or structured botanical display on top creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern minimalism.

Dust gilt-bronze mounts gently using a soft, dry bristle brush, avoiding liquid polishes or chemical cleaners that can strip original gilded surfaces or oxidise the metal. The timber parquetry should be kept away from direct sunlight and radiator heat sources, with occasional application of clear beeswax to preserve the veneer.
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