"Emile Gallé Tea Table"
Art Nouveau coffee table, Nancy School, signed "GALLE" 1846/1904. The top and apron drawer are inlaid with stylized floral foliage in various types of fruitwood: ash, walnut, sycamore, pear, yew, and elm. The signature "GALLE" is incorporated into the marquetry of the top (see photo). The walnut base is carved with stylized Corinthian leaves. The table is in perfect condition, French polished.