What defines a 19th-century demi-lune console table?

A demi-lune console table is a semi-circular accent table designed to sit flush against a wall, popularised during the Neoclassical period for entryways and formal reception rooms.

What materials were traditionally used in 19th-century console tables?

These tables were typically crafted using cabinet woods such as satinwood or mahogany, often featuring giltwood detailing, marquetry, or hand-painted polychrome embellishments.

How can one identify authentic period demi-lune tables?

Authentic 19th-century pieces display hand-carved joinery, hand-painted artwork with subtle age-related crazing, and original gilding showing natural surface wear.

How do you style a demi-lune table in a modern interior?

Place the table in a hallway or entryway beneath a framed mirror or artwork to create a structured focal point while saving floor space.

How should painted satinwood furniture be maintained?

Clean gently using a dry microfibre cloth, avoid silicone polish or direct contact with water, and position the piece away from direct sunlight and heat source radiators.

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Antique Satinwood Hand Painted Demi-lune Console Table 19th Century

19th century

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Description

This is a elegant antique satinwood hand painted giltwood demi-lune console table , Circa 1880 in date.

The demi lune top beautifully painted in the manner of Angelica Kauffman and features a landscape scene with a picturesque cottage and a painted border of ribbons, floral and foliate decoration.

The giltwood frieze has a painted classical urn crest and carved fluting with anthemion mounts. The four tapering legs are decorated with acanthus and further fluting and united with a decorative shaped undertier.

This piece is truly unique and is guaranteed to bring beauty and charm to your home for many years to come.

Condition:

In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 86.5 x Width 107 x Depth 48

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 10 inches x Width 3 foot, 6 inches x Depth 1 foot, 7 inches

Angelica Kauffman, RA (1741 - 1807)

was a Swiss-born Austrian Neoclassical painter who had a successful career in London and Rome. Though born as "Kauffmann", Kauffman is the preferred spelling of her name in English; it is the form she herself used most in signing her correspondence, documents and paintings.

While Kauffman produced many types of art, she identified herself primarily as a history painter, an unusual designation for a woman artist in the 18th century. History painting, was considered the most elite and lucrative category in academic painting during this time period. Under the direction of Sir Joshua Reynolds, the Royal Academy made a strong effort to promote history painting to a native audience who were more interested in commissioning and buying portraits and landscapes.

Despite the popularity that Kauffman enjoyed in British society and her success as an artist, she was disappointed by the relative apathy that the British had towards history painting. Ultimately she left Britain for the continent, where history painting was better established, held in higher esteem and patronized.

The works of Angelica Kauffman have retained their reputation. By 1911, rooms decorated with her work were still to be seen in various quarters. At Hampton Court was a portrait of the duchess of Brunswick; in the National Portrait Gallery, a self-portrait. There were other pictures by her at Paris, at Dresden, in the Hermitage at St Petersburg, in the Alte Pinakothek atMunich, in Kadriorg Palace, Tallinn (Estonia).

Satinwood

is a hard and durable wood with a satin like sheen, much used in cabinetmaking, especially in marquetry. It comes from two tropical trees of the family Rutaceae (rue family). East Indian or Ceylon satinwood is the yellowish or dark-brown heartwood of Chloroxylon swietenia.

The lustrous, fine-grained, usually figured wood is used for furniture, cabinetwork, veneers, and backs of brushes. West Indian satinwood, sometimes called yellow wood, is considered superior. It is the golden yellow, lustrous, even-grained wood found in the Florida Keys and the West Indies.

It has long been valued for furniture. It is also used for musical instruments, veneers, and other purposes. Satinwood is classified in the division Magnoliophyta, class Magnoliopsida, order Sapindales, family Rutaceae.

Our reference: A3086

Physical Dimensions

Height

86.5cm (34.06")

Width

107cm (42.13")

Depth

48cm (18.90")

Declaration

Regent Antiques has dated this Painted Satinwood Console Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA960407

Dealers Internal Reference

A3086

Description

This is a elegant antique satinwood hand painted giltwood demi-lune console table , Circa 1880 in date.

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The demi lune top beautifully painted in the manner of Angelica Kauffman and features a landscape scene with a picturesque cottage and a painted border of ribbons, floral and foliate decoration.

Regent Antiques

fig 1. A 19th-century semi-circular satinwood console table featuring hand-painted floral motifs, a central landscape medallion, fluted apron, and gilded tapered legs. — fig 1. Antique Satinwood Hand Painted Demi-lune Console Table 19th Century

The giltwood frieze has a painted classical urn crest and carved fluting with anthemion mounts. The four tapering legs are decorated with acanthus and further fluting and united with a decorative shaped undertier.

fig 2. A 19th-century semi-circular satinwood console table featuring hand-painted floral motifs, a central landscape medallion, fluted apron, and gilded tapered legs. — fig 2. Antique Satinwood Hand Painted Demi-lune Console Table 19th Century

This piece is truly unique and is guaranteed to bring beauty and charm to your home for many years to come.

Condition:

In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 86.5 x Width 107 x Depth 48

fig 3. A 19th-century semi-circular satinwood console table featuring hand-painted floral motifs, a central landscape medallion, fluted apron, and gilded tapered legs. — fig 3. Antique Satinwood Hand Painted Demi-lune Console Table 19th Century

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 10 inches x Width 3 foot, 6 inches x Depth 1 foot, 7 inches

Angelica Kauffman, RA (1741 - 1807)

was a Swiss-born Austrian Neoclassical painter who had a successful career in London and Rome. Though born as "Kauffmann", Kauffman is the preferred spelling of her name in English; it is the form she herself used most in signing her correspondence, documents and paintings.

fig 4. A 19th-century semi-circular satinwood console table featuring hand-painted floral motifs, a central landscape medallion, fluted apron, and gilded tapered legs. — fig 4. Antique Satinwood Hand Painted Demi-lune Console Table 19th Century

While Kauffman produced many types of art, she identified herself primarily as a history painter, an unusual designation for a woman artist in the 18th century. History painting, was considered the most elite and lucrative category in academic painting during this time period. Under the direction of Sir Joshua Reynolds, the Royal Academy made a strong effort to promote history painting to a native audience who were more interested in commissioning and buying portraits and landscapes.

fig 5. A 19th-century semi-circular satinwood console table featuring hand-painted floral motifs, a central landscape medallion, fluted apron, and gilded tapered legs. — fig 5. Antique Satinwood Hand Painted Demi-lune Console Table 19th Century

Despite the popularity that Kauffman enjoyed in British society and her success as an artist, she was disappointed by the relative apathy that the British had towards history painting. Ultimately she left Britain for the continent, where history painting was better established, held in higher esteem and patronized.

fig 6. A 19th-century semi-circular satinwood console table featuring hand-painted floral motifs, a central landscape medallion, fluted apron, and gilded tapered legs. — fig 6. Antique Satinwood Hand Painted Demi-lune Console Table 19th Century

The works of Angelica Kauffman have retained their reputation. By 1911, rooms decorated with her work were still to be seen in various quarters. At Hampton Court was a portrait of the duchess of Brunswick; in the National Portrait Gallery, a self-portrait. There were other pictures by her at Paris, at Dresden, in the Hermitage at St Petersburg, in the Alte Pinakothek atMunich, in Kadriorg Palace, Tallinn (Estonia).

Satinwood

is a hard and durable wood with a satin like sheen, much used in cabinetmaking, especially in marquetry. It comes from two tropical trees of the family Rutaceae (rue family). East Indian or Ceylon satinwood is the yellowish or dark-brown heartwood of Chloroxylon swietenia.

The lustrous, fine-grained, usually figured wood is used for furniture, cabinetwork, veneers, and backs of brushes. West Indian satinwood, sometimes called yellow wood, is considered superior. It is the golden yellow, lustrous, even-grained wood found in the Florida Keys and the West Indies.

fig 9. A 19th-century semi-circular satinwood console table featuring hand-painted floral motifs, a central landscape medallion, fluted apron, and gilded tapered legs. — fig 9. Antique Satinwood Hand Painted Demi-lune Console Table 19th Century

It has long been valued for furniture. It is also used for musical instruments, veneers, and other purposes. Satinwood is classified in the division Magnoliophyta, class Magnoliopsida, order Sapindales, family Rutaceae.

Our reference: A3086