French 19th Century Mahogany Empire-Style Table

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An outstanding French Empire-Style mahogany accent table with a unique basket wrapped around the pedestal. A circular wood top with … Read more An outstanding French Empire-Style mahogany accent table with a unique basket wrapped around the pedestal. A circular wood top with raised trim rests on an apron housing two small drawers using brass knobs. The turned wood balustrade making the basket may have held knitting accoutrements, indicating this was a lady’s working table but certainly there are endless possibilities for other functions. Beautiful brass ormolu bands create a capital and base, finishing each end of the pedestal. The whole rest on a concave, tripod base with unique bun feet. Please view the detailed images. See less