Canabas: Tilting Side Table In Solid Mottled Mahogany - Louis XVI Period

A Louis XVI style pedestal table, also known as a tea table, with a tilting cabaret top, crafted from solid mahogany. The fluted stem rests on a tripod base with splayed feet. Late 18th century. The Canabas stamp is visible beneath the varnish. Joseph Gengenbach, known as Canabas (1715-1797), became a master craftsman in 1766. A cabinetmaker and joiner, he worked with both veneer and solid wood, primarily mahogany. Canabas established himself as a specialist in whimsical, practical, and often innovative furniture. He produced a large number of small, meticulously crafted pieces throughout his career. His style was highly distinctive: he used mahogany of exceptional quality, remarkable color, and a very tight grain, and distinguished himself through the perfection of his cabinetmaking. Extreme restraint characterized his work, leaving room for decoration only in the form of a few discreet moldings. The bronze mounts are practically absent. Our pedestal table is typical of his work. A beautiful piece for collectors, light and elegant, in very good condition; the original varnish has been cleaned and revived by our cabinetmaker. There are a few traces of previous restorations. The Canabas stamp is shallow, here applied under the varnish. It is recognizable, but not perfectly legible. Height: 70.5 cm Diameter: 81 cm