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Description

A very attractive mahogany French Empire style table with black marble top. This circular table stands on three legs, each with 2 ormolu repousse bands and a triform concave base.

The table is in good condition and its unusual and delightful small proportions make it easy to place in any interior.

c. 1880

Diameter: 25.5" 65 cm

Height: 28.75 73 cm

Date of Manufacture

Hobson May Collection has dated this French Empire Occasional Table to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

73cm (28.74")

Width

65cm (25.59")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA915160

Dealers Internal Reference

T948

Description

A very attractive mahogany French Empire style table with black marble top.

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This circular table stands on three legs, each with 2 ormolu repousse bands and a triform concave base.

Hobson May Collection

The table is in good condition and its unusual and delightful small proportions make it easy to place in any interior.

c. 1880

Diameter: 25.5" 65 cm

Height: 28.75 73 cm

Date of Manufacture

Hobson May Collection has dated this French Empire Occasional Table to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

73cm (28.74")

Width

65cm (25.59")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA915160

Dealers Internal Ref

T948

About the Dealer

Hobson May Collection

Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2015

Decorative furniture and accessories from the 18th to 20th century

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United Kingdom

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectOccasional Tables
Period19th century
StyleFrench Empire
MaterialMahogany, Marble, Gilt Bronze
ColourDark Brown
MotifsColumnar legs, Triangular base, Gilt collars, Inset marble top
SizeH 73 cm (29 in) x W 65 cm (26 in)

FAQs

The French Empire style emerged during the early 19th century, heavily influenced by neoclassical motifs, Roman archaeology, and military symmetry. It typically features dark woods like mahogany, polished marble surfaces, and restrained gilded bronze mounts.

These pieces are usually constructed from a solid timber frame, frequently mahogany or fruitwood veneers over secondary woods, topped with a heavy slab of polished marble. Joinery often incorporates traditional mortise and tenon techniques alongside stable internal framing to support the stone top.

Authentication relies on examining hand-cut joinery, the type of marble used (such as Belgian black or Carrara), hand-carved or cast brass or gilt-bronze mounts, and natural patination and timber shrinkage consistent with age.

An Empire table provides a striking focal point when contrasted with contemporary upholstery or minimalism, serving effectively as a bedside stand, lamp table, or sculptural accent in a living room.

Maintain timber using specialist microcrystalline wax to nourish the grain, and clean marble tops strictly with a damp cloth and pH-neutral soap, avoiding acidic substances like lemon or vinegar that etch the stone.