Kenneth R., Rogers Interior Design and Antiques
New Orleans, LA
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French Louis XVI style ormolu mounted carved mahogany marble top desserte early 20th century, the brass galleried, oval Breche d’alps …
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French Louis XVI style ormolu mounted carved mahogany marble top desserte early 20th century, the brass galleried, oval Breche d’alps tan marble top on four reeded cabriole supports to a lower oval brass bound mahogany shelf with handles on turned tapered, reeded legs with ormolu sabots. A lovely and important French Belle Epoch period two-tier desserte handcrafted from rich mahogany in the early 20th century, exceptionally executed in Louis XV taste, having an oval shaped marble top, over mahogany with superb grain detail oval-shaped lower tier, gracefully rising on gilt-bronze ormolu mounted supports.
Sophisticated and elegant, with a comfortable warmth, as attractive as it is functional, the beautiful antique, circa 1910, can be used many different ways, including as a side table, centre gueridon, tea table, cocktail server, dining room dumbwaiter, bedside nightstand, or as a charming accent piece.
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- Dimensions
- 35ʺW × 22.5ʺD × 36ʺH
- Styles
- Louis XVI
- Table Shape
- Oval
- Period
- 1910s
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Bronze
- Mahogany
- Marble
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- The brass line inlay on the mahogany shelf has some very minor raised areas, requisite with age and use. The brass line inlay on the mahogany shelf has some very minor raised areas, requisite with age and use. less
Kenneth R., Rogers Interior Design and Antiques
New Orleans, LA