What is an ornate brass mount table?

These are nineteenth-century wooden tables adorned with cast brass or ormolu mounts, often following French revival styles. They function as decorative centrepieces, writing desks, or lamp tables within formal rooms.

How do I care for my table?

Keep the wood polished with appropriate wax and dust the metal mounts gently with a soft dry cloth. Avoid placing them in direct sunlight or near heat sources to protect the veneers and finishes.

How can I tell the period?

Examine the timber species, the style of the brass casting, and the construction methods used inside the carcase. Nineteenth-century pieces frequently display Louis XV revival motifs combined with Victorian manufacturing techniques.

Where were these tables used?

They were placed in nineteenth-century drawing rooms, parlours, and studies as functional furniture and status symbols. Their finished backs allowed them to sit in the middle of a room rather than against a wall.