Empire-style Mahogany Side Table With A Marble Top

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Empire-style mahogany side table with black marble top and gilded bronze fittings, early 19th century

Elegant circular Empire-style side table in flamed mahogany, resting on three tapered legs joined by a triangular crossbar with a concave profile.

The top is fitted with a recessed black marble slab, framed by a finely molded brass border.

The base features a front drawer adorned with its original gilded bronze pull.

The legs are adorned with remarkable chiseled bronze appliqués depicting sphinx heads or classical caryatids, an emblematic motif of the Empire decorative repertoire inspired by Egypt and classical antiquity.

The legs end in bronze feet shaped like lion’s paws, a refined detail that accentuates the prestigious character of this piece.

The piece as a whole demonstrates fine craftsmanship and a harmonious balance of proportions.

This versatile piece will naturally find its place as an end table, coffee table, side table, or accent table in a classic or contemporary interior.

Period: early 19th century, Empire period
Materials: mahogany, black marble, gilded bronze, and brass
Dimensions:

• Height: 72 cm
• Diameter: 62 cm

Condition: in good overall condition. Signs of use and minor marks of age consistent with the piece’s age. Some superficial wear on the tabletop and patina, without affecting the overall decorative quality.

An elegant Empire-style side table combining the nobility of mahogany, the simplicity of black marble, and the richness of decorative bronzes in a typically French neoclassical style.