Antique Walnut and Marquetry Inlaid Side Table, 1760

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A Very Attractive And Good Quality Mid 18th Century Dutch Walnut Lowboy, Or Side Table, Of Unusually Small Proportions, Having … Read more A Very Attractive And Good Quality Mid 18th Century Dutch Walnut Lowboy, Or Side Table, Of Unusually Small Proportions, Having Profuse Floral Marquetry Inlaid Decoration Throughout, The Serpentine Shaped Top with Overflowing Floral Urn And Bird Marquetry, Over One Long And Two Short Drawers To Shaped And Further Inlaid Apron, Raised On Stiff Square Cabriole Legs, Terminating On Pointed Pad Feet.

Dutch marquetry is a form of decoration in antique furniture which originated from the Netherlands in the 17th century and relatively quickly spread throughout Northern Europe as an alternative to intricate carved decoration. It tends to feature rich scenes and can vary wildly in terms of execution depending on the skill of the cabinet maker involved.

This little side table is really quite lovely. Constructed from good quality walnut timbers and with excellent marquetry decoration, it is also a sweet little size and just a useful piece of furniture.

In terms of its condition then that is pretty good, retaining a good colour and surface, with just a few historic blemishes and repairs, including a few bit of worn inlay. Overall though the condition is definitely good.

Circa 1760.

Height 30.5in.
Width 27.5in.
Depth 18in. See less