Where should I place a console table?

A console table works best positioned against a flat wall in an entrance hallway, drawing room, or dining space where it provides a surface for lamps and decorative objects. Because many period console tables rely on wall fixings or front legs for balance, ensuring stable placement prevents movement of the heavy marble top.

How do I clean a marble top?

Wipe the polished marble surface using a soft, damp cloth and mild neutral soap, avoiding acidic cleaning agents that etch the stone. Dry the slab thoroughly afterwards to maintain the polished finish and protect the natural veining from moisture marks.

Are these tables heavy to move?

These pieces possess substantial weight primarily due to the solid marble or onyx slabs fitted to the top frames. Lift the furniture by the wooden or metal base rather than the stone edge when repositioning the table within a room.

How do I identify a revival style?

Revival pieces emulate earlier seventeenth and eighteenth-century aesthetics, such as Louis XV or Neoclassical designs, but date from the nineteenth or early twentieth century. Examination of the wood ageing, construction fixings, and gilding methods generally reveals whether a piece is of the period or a later interpretation.