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French Nightstand with Marble Top
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French Nightstand with Marble Top

1900 - 1920
Sold 15 October 2025 · Michael Youll Antiques
This “French Nightstand with Marble Top” found a buyer.

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Description

A lovely example of this French Nightstand with Marble top in walnut and satinwood inlay. This has been cleaned and polished and is in all round very good condition.

Date of Manufacture

Michael Youll Antiques has dated this French Marble Top Bedside Table to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
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SA1024710
Description
A lovely example of this French Nightstand with Marble top in walnut and satinwood inlay. This has been cleaned and polished and is in all round very good condition.
Date of Manufacture

Michael Youll Antiques has dated this French Marble Top Bedside Table to the 1910s.

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
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SA1024710
Michael Youll Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Michael Youll Antiques Profile Page

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A French antique bedside table featuring a yellow marble top, burlwood veneer body with floral marquetry, a single drawer, a cabinet door, and brass hardware. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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French Nightstand with Marble Top

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A French antique bedside table featuring a yellow marble top, burlwood veneer body with floral marquetry, a single drawer, a cabinet door, and brass hardware.
French Nightstand with Marble top
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A French antique bedside table featuring a yellow marble top, burlwood veneer body with floral marquetry, a single drawer, a cabinet door, and brass hardware.
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  • ObjectBedside Tables
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Antique
  • MaterialBurlwood, Marble, Brass, Wood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsMarquetry floral inlay, Burlwood grain pattern, Brass ormolu mounts, Turned wooden feet
  • SizeH 86 cm (34 in) x W 45 cm (18 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

French bedside cabinets, often referred to as commodes de nuit, gained popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries. The inclusion of marble tops provided a durable, wipe-clean surface for holding washbasins, pitchers, and chamber pots before the widespread adoption of indoor plumbing.

These pieces typically feature a carcase of oak or pine beneath decorative veneers such as burl walnut, mahogany, or kingwood. Construction often incorporates dovetail joints for drawers, hand-carved marquetry or inlay, and cast brass or gilt bronze mounts known as ormolu.

Authentication involves examining the construction joints for hand-cut dovetails, checking the underside and interior for period-appropriate secondary woods, and inspecting the marble for natural ageing, veining, and thickness consistent with historical manufacturing methods rather than modern resin composites.

Such cabinets serve as versatile accent pieces that add texture and historical contrast to contemporary bedrooms or living spaces. They function effectively as bedside tables or small side tables, pairing well with minimalist modern lighting to highlight the traditional wood grain and stone surface.

Preservation requires keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent veneer cracking. The wooden surfaces should be dusted with a dry cloth and treated periodically with appropriate wax, while the marble top needs prompt cleaning of spills using a pH-neutral cleaner to avoid staining.
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