How do I clean a parquetry top?

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry cloth to prevent dirt accumulation in the veneer joints. Avoid using excessive water or harsh chemical sprays that could weaken the old glue beneath the wood. Apply a traditional beeswax polish sparingly to nourish the timber and maintain the sheen. Buff the surface gently along the grain lines to protect the delicate geometric patterns.

Are these tables suitable for daily use?

These tables function well for holding lamps, books, or small decorative items in a sitting room or bedroom. Their historic veneer construction requires sensible care against heavy impact or moisture. Use coasters under glasses and keep the tables away from direct heat sources or strong sunlight. These precautions prevent the wood from drying out and safeguard the stability of the parquetry.

What is the difference between parquetry and marquetry?

Parquetry relies on geometric shapes like squares, triangles, and cubes to form repeating patterns. It creates a crisp, architectural effect across the surface of the tabletop. Marquetry employs curved lines to illustrate pictorial scenes, flowers, or scrolls. While both techniques use thin wood veneers, their visual impact remains distinct.

How do I date a side table?

Examine the secondary woods used for the frame and drawer interiors, as timber availability shifted between the Georgian, Regency, and Victorian periods. Hand-cut dovetails and traditional joinery marks also indicate earlier periods of manufacture. Compare the style of the legs, whether cabriole, tapered, or turned, alongside any metal mounts. Design influences from specific French reigns or English periods provide reliable chronological anchors.

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A parquetry top side table brings geometric precision to a room through sharply patterned wood veneers arranged on the surface.

Exceptional Antique Pair of Louis XV Style Kingwood and Marble-top Bedside Cabinets

1900 - 1920

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Exceptional Antique Pair of Louis XV Style Kingwood and Marble-top Bedside Cabinets

From London City Antiques

£2,450

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C19th New Zealand Specimen Wood Table in the Manner of Anton Seuffert / William Norrie

19th century

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C19th New Zealand Specimen Wood Table in the Manner of Anton Seuffert / William Norrie

From Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

£1,950

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19th century

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19th Century Specimen Wood Top Occasional Table

From S and S Timms Antiques Ltd

£3,500

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19th century

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Antique French Parquetry Ormolu Mounted Stand Att François Linke 19th Century

From Regent Antiques

£8,750

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A Most Striking Late Victorian Combination Inlaid Table and Smokers’ Cabinet.

19th century

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A Most Striking Late Victorian Combination Inlaid Table and Smokers’ Cabinet.

From Designer Antiques4u

£895

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19th century

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French 19th Century Marble Topped Gueridon, After Linke.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£6,800

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1900 - 1920

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Super Pair French Painted Lamp Side Tables

From Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

£995

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Linke Style Gueridon, with Parquetry Inlay and Gilded Ormolu Mounts.

19th century

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Linke Style Gueridon, with Parquetry Inlay and Gilded Ormolu Mounts.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£5,800

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19th century

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A Stunning Pair of 19th Century Walnut Marble Top Bedside Cabinets

From Yeats Country Antiques

£1,850

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19th century

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Early Victorian 19th Century Walnut Inlaid Tilt Top Occasional Table

From Debenham Antiques Ltd

£1,550

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The listings span the eighteenth, nineteenth, and early twentieth centuries, featuring walnut, mahogany, kingwood, and satinwood across various side and occasional table forms.

Oval Commode with Breche D'alep Marble Top

1900 - 1920

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Oval Commode with Breche D'alep Marble Top

From Hatchwell Antiques

£1,400

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19th century

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French Marble Top Commode

From Michael Youll Antiques

£1,250

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Fine Early C19th Regency Period Ladies 'Work-table' Inlaid with Specimen Wood Veneers.

19th century

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Fine Early C19th Regency Period Ladies 'Work-table' Inlaid with Specimen Wood Veneers.

From M Lees and Sons

£12,500

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Victorian French Walnut Etagere or Side Table

19th century

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Victorian French Walnut Etagere or Side Table

From Georgian Antiques

£2,500

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Howard & Sons Arts & Craft Oak Writing Table

1900 - 1920

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Howard & Sons Arts & Craft Oak Writing Table

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£2,850

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19th century

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19th Century Inlaid Oak Round Occasional Table

From Debenham Antiques Ltd

£995

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Parquetry Top Side Table

Exceptional Antique Pair of Louis XV Style Kingwood and Marble-top Bedside Cabinets

C19th New Zealand Specimen Wood Table in the Manner of Anton Seuffert / William Norrie

19th Century Specimen Wood Top Occasional Table

Antique French Parquetry Ormolu Mounted Stand Att François Linke 19th Century

A Most Striking Late Victorian Combination Inlaid Table and Smokers’ Cabinet.

French 19th Century Marble Topped Gueridon, After Linke.

Super Pair French Painted Lamp Side Tables

Linke Style Gueridon, with Parquetry Inlay and Gilded Ormolu Mounts.

A Stunning Pair of 19th Century Walnut Marble Top Bedside Cabinets

Early Victorian 19th Century Walnut Inlaid Tilt Top Occasional Table

Oval Commode with Breche D'alep Marble Top

French Marble Top Commode

Fine Early C19th Regency Period Ladies 'Work-table' Inlaid with Specimen Wood Veneers.

Victorian French Walnut Etagere or Side Table

Howard & Sons Arts & Craft Oak Writing Table

19th Century Inlaid Oak Round Occasional Table

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