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Early C19th French Charles X Restauration Period Mahogany Console Table with a Carrara Marble Top .
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Early C19th French Charles X Restauration Period Mahogany Console Table with a Carrara Marble Top .

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
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Early C19th French Charles X Restauration period mahogany console table with a carrara marble top.

Smart mahogany console table of Empire design, fitted with a frieze drawer and raised on shapely scroll supports with applied ormolu anthemion design mounts . Having a shaped platform below , the back inset with a silver-grey mercury mirror plate. The front having dramatic exuberantly carved lion’s head monopodia and bold claw feet .

The figured carrara marble top having rounded corners and a reeded moulded edge .

In excellent original condition, the mahogany having achieved a rich colour and patina. The mirror plate having an atmospheric slightly degraded and ‘foxed’ silver patina.

A stylish console table of practical scale and proportions.

H 34”

W 44”

D 18”

France c.1830

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Mahogany Marble Console Table to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 08958650
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 185-205 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Degraded silvering on the mirror plate: mercury glass showing age.
Hand-carved lion monopodia and paw feet: distinctive Restauration period carving.
Thick flame mahogany veneers across the curved frieze: cut before modern mechanical slicing.
Oak drawer linings with hand-finished sides: traditional early nineteenth-century cabinet work.
Carrara marble top with moulded edge: original stone tailored to the base.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1136950
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 254
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Early C19th French Charles X Restauration period mahogany console table with a carrara marble top.
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Smart mahogany console table of Empire design, fitted with a frieze drawer and raised on shapely scroll supports with applied ormolu anthemion design mounts.
M Lees and Sons

. Having a shaped platform below , the back inset with a silver-grey mercury mirror plate. The front having dramatic exuberantly carved lion’s head monopodia and bold claw feet .

fig 1. An early nineteenth-century French Charles X mahogany console table featuring a white Carrara marble top, scrolled front legs with carved lion feet, and a mirrored back.
fig 1. Early C19th French Charles X Restauration Period Mahogany Console Table with a Carrara Marble Top .

The figured carrara marble top having rounded corners and a reeded moulded edge .

In excellent original condition, the mahogany having achieved a rich colour and patina. The mirror plate having an atmospheric slightly degraded and ‘foxed’ silver patina.

A stylish console table of practical scale and proportions.

H 34”

W 44”

D 18”

France c.1830

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Mahogany Marble Console Table to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 08958650
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 185-205 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Degraded silvering on the mirror plate: mercury glass showing age.
Hand-carved lion monopodia and paw feet: distinctive Restauration period carving.
Thick flame mahogany veneers across the curved frieze: cut before modern mechanical slicing.
Oak drawer linings with hand-finished sides: traditional early nineteenth-century cabinet work.
Carrara marble top with moulded edge: original stone tailored to the base.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1136950
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 254
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I An early nineteenth-century French Charles X mahogany console table featuring a white Carrara marble top, scrolled front legs with carved lion feet, and a mirrored back.

Early C19th French Charles X Restauration Period Mahogany Console Table with a Carrara Marble Top .

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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 370
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M Lees and Sons
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An early nineteenth-century French Charles X mahogany console table featuring a white Carrara marble top, scrolled front legs with carved lion feet, and a mirrored back.
Early C19th French Charles X Restauration period mahogany console table with a carrara marble top .
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  • ObjectConsole Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleCharles X
  • MaterialMahogany, Marble, Glass, Bronze
  • ColourDark Brown, White
  • MotifsCarved lion feet, Scroll supports, Mirrored back, Gilt bronze mounts
  • SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 110 cm (43 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

This early nineteenth-century French Charles X Restauration period console table is made from mahogany with a dark brown finish and a white Carrara marble top. The piece includes a frieze drawer, scroll supports with applied ormolu anthemion mounts, a shaped lower platform, a mirrored back with a silver-grey mercury mirror plate, and carved lion's head monopodia with bold claw feet on the front legs. The figured marble top has rounded corners and a reeded moulded edge. Measuring 85 cm high by 110 cm wide and 45 cm deep, the table sits at a practical scale and proportions. Positioned beside the front door, this console table provides a functional surface in an entrance hallway or reception room. The dark brown mahogany timbers show a rich colour and patina, while the mirror plate exhibits a foxed silver patina. The French design integrates classical Empire elements suitable for traditional interior settings.

FAQs

The Charles X or Restoration period (18141830) in France is defined by a shift from the heavy military aesthetic of the Empire style toward lighter, more graceful proportions. Furniture from this era often features rich woods such as mahogany, decorative bronze mounts, carved scrolls, and classical architectural elements.

Console tables from this period were typically crafted from solid and veneered mahogany, topped with polished marble such as Carrara or Saint Anne grey marble. Secondary elements often include mirrored backplates, carved wood supports, and gilt-bronze (ormolu) decorative mounts.

Authentic Charles X pieces exhibit high-quality flame mahogany veneers, hand-carved details such as scroll legs or monopod feet, and thick, hand-cut marble slabs. Looking for original mirror glass with natural foxing and authentic bronze castings on the pilasters also helps verify age.

An antique mahogany console table functions exceptionally well in a hallway or entry space, topped with minimalist ceramics or modern table lamps. The dark wood and white marble create a balanced focal point against modern neutral walls.

Clean the mahogany timber with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax paste annually, avoiding water or chemical sprays. Marble surfaces should be wiped with a pH-neutral cleaner and protected from acidic spills to prevent staining or etching.
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