19th Century French Empire Grey Marble Gueridon Table

Name: 19th Century French Empire Grey Marble Gueridon Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1243855
Price: 2295 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSide Tables
Period19th century
StyleFrench Empire
MaterialMahogany, Marble, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsGrey marble top, Cylindrical legs, Curved stretcher base, Gilt brass mounts
SizeH 73 cm (29 in) x W 81 cm (32 in) x D 81 cm (32 in)

This nineteenth-century French Empire style gueridon side table is constructed from warm brown mahogany and features an inset grey marble top supported by cylindrical legs and a curved four-point stretcher base with a central circular hub. Original gilt brass mounts accent the legs and apron, while decorative brass hardware adorns the frieze. The timber shows minor age-related marks alongside the very good overall condition and sound structural order of the marble surface. Practical dimensions stand at 73 cm high by 81 cm wide and 81 cm deep. The circular form serves as a functional display or occasional piece suitable for placement as a foyer centre table or within a living room setting to hold decorative objects or lamps.

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Originating in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the gueridon table was designed as a circular side or centre piece influenced by Greco-Roman and Egyptian classical revival styles popularized during Napoleons reign.

French Empire furniture typically features dense mahogany framework, imported marble surface tops, and chased gilt-brass or ormolu decorative mounts.

Authentic period examples demonstrate hand-carved mahogany components, original hand-cut joinery underneath, heavy marble slabs with natural veining, and gilt-bronze fittings secured with period-appropriate hardware.

A gueridon works effectively as a focal point in an entry foyer, an accent table in an empty corner, or paired alongside clean-lined modern seating to create a balanced textural contrast.

Clean marble tops with a pH-neutral damp cloth while avoiding acidic solutions, and preserve the mahogany finish by applying natural beeswax sparingly along the wood grain.

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19th Century French Empire Grey Marble Gueridon Table