French Empire Marble Top Ormolu-Mounted Burl Walnut Center Table, circa 1815
This was turned to create the dished top with an integral raised rim. With an original dished black marble top; France, circa 1815. EMPIRE ORMOLU-MOUNTED BURL WALNUT CENTER TABLE. The vibrant grain of the burl gives further evidence of a careful and thoughtful craftsman, a connoisseur with an appreciation for dramatic timber; the columns are wrapped in brilliant criss-crossing rays, the apron is book-matched to create great effect in the wood and the veneers are thoughtfully directed in the three panels of the stretcher as they converge in the center.
Specifications
| Country Of Origin | France |
| Antique | Yes |
| Assembly Status | Fully Assembled |
| Shape | Round |
| Color | Brown |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor |
| Tabletop Material | Marble |
| Year Manufactured | 1815 |
| Material | Marble, Ormolu, Walnut |
| Item Length | 38.25 in |
| Brand | Unbranded |
| Type | Center Table |
| Item Height | 28.63 in |
| Style | French |
| Time Period Manufactured | 1850-1899 |
| Item Width | 38.25 in |
This was turned to create the dished top with an integral raised rim. With an original dished black marble top; France, circa 1815. EMPIRE ORMOLU-MOUNTED BURL WALNUT CENTER TABLE. The vibrant grain of the burl gives further evidence of a careful and thoughtful craftsman, a connoisseur with an appreciation for dramatic timber; the columns are wrapped in brilliant criss-crossing rays, the apron is book-matched to create great effect in the wood and the veneers are thoughtfully directed in the three panels of the stretcher as they converge in the center.
