This large French Empire center table features a beautiful marble and mahogany, and dates back to the 19th century. The marble is unusually thick, supported by four carved, painted, and gold leafed legs with a gold leaf acanthus motif at the center of each leg. The apron features an elegant crown and scroll motif, accompanied by a black and gold leaf floriate motif over each of the column legs. The mahogany at the bottom is patterned, connecting the four legs, and finishes off the long list of details in this classic and stately Empire table.
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Fantastic 19th Century Boulle, Red Tortoiseshell Desk with Bronze Mounts
Item Number: 2768
This magnificent 19th century tortoiseshell Boulle desk features gorgeous bronze mounts and sculpted brass inlaid in the tortoise shell. The desk is created in the style of Louis XV with cabriole legs, each mounted with a female allegorical figure. The red tortoiseshell top is embellished beautifully with brass depictions of Diana the Huntress riding her chariot pulled by horses, alongside floriate details and scroll work. The front, sides, and legs all feature the tortoise shell and brass inlay, with the legs ending in winged and scrolled bronze feet and the top wrapped in patterned bronze. The piece features a large single drawer with a shield at center, surrounded by the same bronze mounts. Lastly, the desk features a glass top.
Price: $35,000