What is a french brass marquetry table used for?

These tables function as surface furniture in sitting rooms and hallways, holding lamps, clocks, or decorative objects. Their decorative tabletops also allow them to stand as central decorative focal points within a room. They provide accessible display space while introducing period character to an interior. Owners often place them beside seating or in reception rooms where the inlaid details remain visible.

How do I care for brass and timber surfaces?

Maintenance involves dusting with a soft cloth and avoiding excessive moisture or direct sunlight that might fade the timber veneers. The brass and ormolu elements require gentle cleaning without abrasive polishes. Applying occasional wax preserves the finish of walnut, rosewood, and mahogany surfaces. Keeping the environment stable protects the wood and metal components from expansion and contraction.

How can I tell the period of a table?

Dating relies on examining the timber species, construction methods, and stylistic revival influences present in the design. Nineteenth-century examples often display heavier ormolu mounts and dense hardwoods like kingwood. Later revival pieces from the early twentieth century adopt similar decorative motifs but feature distinct internal construction techniques. Comparing the specific inlay patterns helps distinguish mid-nineteenth-century work from later interpretations.

Are these tables sturdy enough for daily use?

Most centre and occasional tables are built with robust hardwood frames designed for regular domestic placement. However, delicate brass inlay and veneered surfaces require careful handling to prevent scratching or impact damage. Placing items gently on the surface ensures the marquetry and polish remain intact. Their structural integrity suits normal household activities when handled with reasonable care.

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A french brass marquetry table brings together rich timbers and metallic inlay, offering practical surface space combined with traditional craftsmanship.

C19th Inlaid Ebonized Ormolu Mounted Jardiniere

19th century

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C19th Inlaid Ebonized Ormolu Mounted Jardiniere

From Beresford Antiques LTD

£695

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Antique French Louis Revival Marqutry Ormolu Occasional Table C.1850

19th century

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Antique French Louis Revival Marqutry Ormolu Occasional Table C.1850

From Regent Antiques

£1,550

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19th century

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Mid Victorian Kingwood Games Table.

From Cavers Antiques

£7,650

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1900 - 1920

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An Attractive Marble Topped Side Table

From Marlborough Antiques & Interiors

£1,150

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19th century

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Antique Boulle Clock

From Andrew Lovatt Antiques

£2,175

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clocks

Antique French Bureau Plat Writing Table Desk C.1860

19th century

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Antique French Bureau Plat Writing Table Desk C.1860

From Regent Antiques

£4,250

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Good Quality Mahogany and Rosewood French Card Table

19th century

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Good Quality Mahogany and Rosewood French Card Table

From Philip Hunt Antiques

£1,995

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Late C19th French Marquetry Inlaid Oval ‘Table En Chiffoniere’ in the C18th Revival Style of Charles Topino.

19th century

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Late C19th French Marquetry Inlaid Oval ‘Table En Chiffoniere’ in the C18th Revival Style of Charles Topino.

From M Lees and Sons

£950

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French Louis XIV Style Boulle Mantel Clock

19th century

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French Louis XIV Style Boulle Mantel Clock

From Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors

£2,600

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clocks

Important Antique French Kingwood Desk by Jean Werner

19th century

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Important Antique French Kingwood Desk by Jean Werner

From David Wolfenden Antiques

£12,500

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The listings span the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, featuring brass, ormolu, walnut, kingwood, rosewood, and mahogany across various revival styles.

French Brass Inlaid Centre Table, by A. Beurdeley, C19th

19th century

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French Brass Inlaid Centre Table, by A. Beurdeley, C19th

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£26,000

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19th century

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Fine Quality Antique 19th Century Marquetry Inlaid Mantle Clock by Thomas a Paris

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£695

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clocks

Antique Rosewood French Mantel Clock with Brass and Bovine Cherub Inlay Dumont

19th century

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Antique Rosewood French Mantel Clock with Brass and Bovine Cherub Inlay Dumont

From N Wilson Antiques Clocks

£945

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clocks

19th century

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Walnut 19th Century Kidney Shaped Library Table

From S and S Timms Antiques Ltd

£4,995

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A Very Rare Early 20th Century Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany and Rosewood Lamp or Occasional Table Labelled 'Haentgos Freres, Paris'

1900 - 1920

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A Very Rare Early 20th Century Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany and Rosewood Lamp or Occasional Table Labelled 'Haentgos Freres, Paris'

From Yeats Country Antiques

£3,325

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1900 - 1920

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Louis XV Oval Inlaid Center Table

From Shackladys Antiques

£5,750

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French Brass Marquetry Table

C19th Inlaid Ebonized Ormolu Mounted Jardiniere

Antique French Louis Revival Marqutry Ormolu Occasional Table C.1850

Mid Victorian Kingwood Games Table.

An Attractive Marble Topped Side Table

Antique Boulle Clock

Antique French Bureau Plat Writing Table Desk C.1860

Good Quality Mahogany and Rosewood French Card Table

Late C19th French Marquetry Inlaid Oval ‘Table En Chiffoniere’ in the C18th Revival Style of Charles Topino.

French Louis XIV Style Boulle Mantel Clock

Important Antique French Kingwood Desk by Jean Werner

French Brass Inlaid Centre Table, by A. Beurdeley, C19th

Fine Quality Antique 19th Century Marquetry Inlaid Mantle Clock by Thomas a Paris

Antique Rosewood French Mantel Clock with Brass and Bovine Cherub Inlay Dumont

Walnut 19th Century Kidney Shaped Library Table

A Very Rare Early 20th Century Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany and Rosewood Lamp or Occasional Table Labelled 'Haentgos Freres, Paris'

Louis XV Oval Inlaid Center Table

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