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Empire Centre Table
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for sale €9,185     $9,970
£7,850
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    Roger and jill bichard founded the business in 1967 and their son nick joined them in 1994.
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Empire Centre Table

19th century
For Sale by Moxhams Antiques
Description

A large French Empire centre table in figured mahogany with ormolu mounts, bronze feet and the original dished yellow-veined dark grey marble top.

This table is both larger and better quality than most other Empire centre tables and a very attractive example.

circa 1820

Date of Manufacture

Moxhams Antiques has dated this French Empire Centre Table to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
81.5cm (32.09")
Width
115.5cm (45.47")
Depth
115.5cm (45.47")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1002048
Dealers Internal Reference
S333
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Established in 1967,Moxhams Antiques is a family business with a large shop in Bradford-on-Avon near Bath. We have an extensive and varied stock specialising in good period town and country furniture, ceramics, particularly delftware, as well as some decorative items.

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Description
A large French Empire centre table in figured mahogany with ormolu mounts, bronze feet and the original dished yellow-veined dark grey marble top.
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This table is both larger and better quality than most other Empire centre tables and a very attractive example.
Moxhams Antiques

circa 1820

Date of Manufacture

Moxhams Antiques has dated this French Empire Centre Table to the 19th Century.

Height
81.5cm (32.09")
Width
115.5cm (45.47")
Depth
115.5cm (45.47")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1002048
Dealers Internal Ref
S333
Moxhams Antiques
Moxhams Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009

Roger and jill bichard founded the business in 1967 and their son nick joined them in 1994.

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A circular French Empire centre table featuring a black veined marble top, mahogany apron with gilt bronze mounts, and curved legs on a cruciform base.
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Archive I A circular French Empire centre table featuring a black veined marble top, mahogany apron with gilt bronze mounts, and curved legs on a cruciform base.

Empire Centre Table

Archive II A circular French Empire centre table featuring a black veined marble top, mahogany apron with gilt bronze mounts, and curved legs on a cruciform base. View II
Archive III A circular French Empire centre table featuring a black veined marble top, mahogany apron with gilt bronze mounts, and curved legs on a cruciform base. View III
Archive IV A circular French Empire centre table featuring a black veined marble top, mahogany apron with gilt bronze mounts, and curved legs on a cruciform base. View IV
Archive V A circular French Empire centre table featuring a black veined marble top, mahogany apron with gilt bronze mounts, and curved legs on a cruciform base. View V
Archive VI A circular French Empire centre table featuring a black veined marble top, mahogany apron with gilt bronze mounts, and curved legs on a cruciform base. View VI
Archive VII A circular French Empire centre table featuring a black veined marble top, mahogany apron with gilt bronze mounts, and curved legs on a cruciform base. View VII
Archive VIII A circular French Empire centre table featuring a black veined marble top, mahogany apron with gilt bronze mounts, and curved legs on a cruciform base. View VIII
Archive IX A circular French Empire centre table featuring a black veined marble top, mahogany apron with gilt bronze mounts, and curved legs on a cruciform base. View IX
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Moxhams Antiques

Moxhams Antiques
Telephone Shop 01225 862789 / Evenings 01225 783199
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17 Silver Street
Bradford on Avon
Wiltshire
BA15 1JZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/moxhams
Verified Since Aug 2009
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A circular French Empire centre table featuring a black veined marble top, mahogany apron with gilt bronze mounts, and curved legs on a cruciform base.
Empire Centre Table
Ref: SA1002048
A circular French Empire centre table featuring a black veined marble top, mahogany apron with gilt bronze mounts, and curved legs on a cruciform base.
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  • ObjectCentre Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Empire
  • MaterialMahogany, Marble, Ormolu
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsMarble top, Ormolu mounts, Concave plinth base, Swept legs
  • SizeH 81.5 cm (32 in) x W 115.5 cm (45 in) x D 115.5 cm (45 in)

This nineteenth-century French Empire centre table is constructed from figured mahogany with ormolu mounts, bronze claw feet, and a dished dark grey marble top with yellow veining. The circular top sits above a deep mahogany apron decorated with applied gilt-bronze mounts including rosettes and palmettes. Four curved, swept legs connect the apron to a cruciform concave plinth base, accented with further ormolu mounts and standing on low feet. The timber exhibits a warm brown polished finish that highlights the natural grain, contrasting with the dark marble surface and bright metallic details. The piece measures 81.5 cm high, 115.5 cm wide, and 115.5 cm deep. Suitable for placement as a striking focal point in a large hallway, reception room, or library, this substantial table functions as a display surface for decorative objects, lamps, or books. The cruciform base provides stable support, while the height allows for comfortable access from seating or when standing. The combination of dark marble, rich timber, and classical neoclassical metalwork suits traditional interiors or grand architectural spaces seeking a period accent.

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A French Empire centre table is a circular table produced during the early 19th century, designed to stand in the centre of a room. The style is defined by Neoclassical architecture, classical proportions, rich wood veneers like mahogany, and heavy gilt bronze mounts.

Empire centre tables traditionally feature solid mahogany or flame mahogany veneers, black or white marble tops, and detailed gilt bronze ormolu embellishments depicting Neoclassical motifs.

Authentic pieces display heavy hand-carved construction, genuine fire-gilded bronze mounts, circular or starburst veneer patterns, and natural wear or oxidisation appropriate to early 19th-century craftsmanship.

Positioning the table in an entryway, foyer, or large living area allows it to act as a focal anchor. Pairing the rich timber and marble with minimal contemporary decor creates a balanced contrast.

Marble surfaces require immediate wiping of spills with a damp cloth to prevent staining, while the mahogany frame should be maintained with beeswax polish applied sparingly along the wood grain.
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