Tall Side Table with Marble Top

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Description

This historic side table was made around 1890 and features a design typical of the late 19th century, combining a … Read more This historic side table was made around 1890 and features a design typical of the late 19th century, combining a curved base, an ornate frame, and a finely inlaid marble top. Its proportions are slender and upright, while the finely carved details and recessed shelf lend the piece an elegant, decorative appearance.

Historical Context:
Small side and salon tables of this type served as movable furniture for living and reception rooms in the late 19th century. They were used to hold smaller objects, vases, lamps, or serving items, and were typical of interiors where even smaller pieces of furniture were elaborately crafted. Marble tops were considered both practical and prestigious surfaces, as they were more resistant to heat and moisture than solid wood tops.

Features:
- Four curved legs with carved aprons and a clearly defined, raised body
- Lower shelf with a veneered, star-shaped wooden surface and a beaded edge running around the perimeter

Design:
This piece follows the decorative style of the late 19th century, with echoes of French-influenced salon furniture. Its defining features include the gently curved legs, the ornate frame, the stepped edging of the tabletop, and the interplay of wood and stone.

Function:
In the past, a table of this type was typically used as a salon table, flower table, or side table for small functional and decorative objects. Today, it is equally suitable as a side table, small console, or decorative standing table for a lamp, vase, or individual objects.

Dimensions in cm (Height:
77 × Width 38 × Depth 38)

Material and Condition:
Walnut, marble. Very good condition for its age, with classic signs of use and patina. Well-maintained and sturdy. See less