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Swedish Console Table and Mirror
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Swedish Console Table and Mirror

19th century
For Sale by Arcadia Antiques
Description

Stunning late 19th C Swedish painted marble top console table and mirror. 1890.

Console table dimensions: 32"w x 16"d x 32"h

Mirror dimensions: 38"w x 6" x 76"h

Reference: 7024

Dimensions

38 inches (97 cms) Wide

16 inches (41 cms) Deep

108.5 inches (276 cms) High

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Swedish Gustavian Console Table to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
276cm (108.66")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA839693
Dealers Internal Reference
7024
Description
Stunning late 19th C Swedish painted marble top console table and mirror. 1890.

Console table dimensions: 32"w x 16"d x 32"h

Mirror dimensions: 38"w x 6" x 76"h

Reference: 7024

Dimensions

38 inches (97 cms) Wide

16 inches (41 cms) Deep

108.5 inches (276 cms) High

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Swedish Gustavian Console Table to the 1890s.

Height
276cm (108.66")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA839693
Dealers Internal Ref
7024
Arcadia Antiques
Arcadia Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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A tall Swedish Gustavian style cream and gilt painted pier mirror mounted above a matching lyre-base console table with a marble top.
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Archive I A tall Swedish Gustavian style cream and gilt painted pier mirror mounted above a matching lyre-base console table with a marble top.

Swedish Console Table and Mirror

Archive II A tall Swedish Gustavian style cream and gilt painted pier mirror mounted above a matching lyre-base console table with a marble top. View II
Archive III A tall Swedish Gustavian style cream and gilt painted pier mirror mounted above a matching lyre-base console table with a marble top. View III
Archive IV A tall Swedish Gustavian style cream and gilt painted pier mirror mounted above a matching lyre-base console table with a marble top. View IV
Archive V A tall Swedish Gustavian style cream and gilt painted pier mirror mounted above a matching lyre-base console table with a marble top. View V
Archive VI A tall Swedish Gustavian style cream and gilt painted pier mirror mounted above a matching lyre-base console table with a marble top. View VI
Archive VII A tall Swedish Gustavian style cream and gilt painted pier mirror mounted above a matching lyre-base console table with a marble top. View VII
Archive VIII A tall Swedish Gustavian style cream and gilt painted pier mirror mounted above a matching lyre-base console table with a marble top. View VIII
Archive IX A tall Swedish Gustavian style cream and gilt painted pier mirror mounted above a matching lyre-base console table with a marble top. View IX
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Location
Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 699
Items Sold 6,189
Arcadia Antiques
Arcadia Antiques
Verified Since Jun 2009
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Location: Westfields Farm, Fosse Way, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XL,
Verified
Jun 2009
For Sale
699
Sold
6,189
A tall Swedish Gustavian style cream and gilt painted pier mirror mounted above a matching lyre-base console table with a marble top.
Swedish Console Table and Mirror
Ref: SA839693
A tall Swedish Gustavian style cream and gilt painted pier mirror mounted above a matching lyre-base console table with a marble top.
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  • ObjectConsole Tables & Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGustavian / Neoclassical
  • MaterialPine, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Paint, Glass, Marble
  • ColourCream, Gold, Blue
  • MotifsLyre motif, Fluted pilasters, Parcel gilding, Foliate cresting
  • SizeH 276 cm (109 in) x W 97 cm (38 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

This tall Swedish Gustavian console table and mirror pairing dates from 1890, executed in pine with gesso, gold leaf, paint, glass and marble. The colour palette includes cream, gold and blue. The console table possesses a marble top, fluted pilasters, a central lyre motif with strings, and parcel gilding. The matching pier mirror incorporates fluted pilasters, a blue upper panel with a carved lyre and foliate cresting, and decorative painted moulding borders top and bottom. The overall combination measures 276 cm high, 97 cm wide, 41 cm deep. In a contemporary interior, this set functions well beside the front door or in a grand hallway to create an impressive welcoming statement. The surfaces show hand-painted detailing, raised gesso ornamentation, and contrasting dark and light finishes that reflect light and enhance depth. The piece suits a neoclassical or period property setting where it can serve as a functional surface with a reflective vertical accent.

Originating in the late 18th century during the reign of King Gustav III, Gustavian furniture combines French Neoclassicism with Nordic restraint. Key hallmarks include pale painted finishes, muted tones, fluted pilasters, parcel-gilding, and classical motifs such as lyres, swags, and laurel wreaths.

These pieces were constructed from native northern European softwoods, predominantly pine or birch, coated in gesso and decorated with painted tempera or gilding. Table surfaces frequently featured natural marble tops or painted faux-marble finishes, accompanied by mercury-glass mirror plates.

Authentic examples feature hand-carved timber detailing, layered distemper paint showing natural distress, and traditional mortise-and-tenon frame joinery. Inspection of the reverse reveals hand-sawn pine backboards and original iron fixing brackets.

Position the set in an entrance hall, foyer, or narrow corridor to reflect natural light and create focal height. Keep tabletop styling restrained using minimal decorative objects, such as a single stone urn or glass bowl, to highlight the carved lyre motifs and painted frame.

Dust surfaces gently using a dry microfibre cloth or feather duster, avoiding water or chemical polish that could compromise fragile gesso or paint layers. Position the suite away from direct sunlight, radiators, and fluctuating humidity to prevent timber movement and paint flaking.
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