Antique Mahogany Side Table with X-Frame, 1900s

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A side table from around 1900, crafted from mahogany and beech, with a curved top and characteristic X-shaped frame. The … Read more A side table from around 1900, crafted from mahogany and beech, with a curved top and characteristic X-shaped frame. The multi-curved contour of the top and the slender, crossed legs create a light, clearly structured overall appearance with balanced proportions. Historical context: Small side tables of this type were standard furnishings in middle-class salons and reception rooms around 1900. They served as flexible surfaces for tea sets, lamps, or books and could be moved around the room as needed. Tables with a crossed scissor frame are formally based on historical folding and field tables, but were produced as permanent salon furniture during this period. The curved top contour reflects the then-common revival of 18th-century forms.

Features – Multi-curved, profiled tabletop with raised edge profile – X-shaped, fluted legs connected by a curved crossbar. Design: The table combines the flowing lines of the Rococo motif in the tabletop with the stricter geometry of the scissor-style frame. The fluting of the legs and the curved apron demonstrate meticulous, handcrafted workmanship. The construction is formally minimalist yet aesthetically cohesive; the tabletop and frame are proportionally balanced.

Dimensions: Height 70 cm × Width 60 cm × Depth 40 cm. Material and Condition: Mahogany and beech. Well-preserved, stable condition with age-related wear and a patina that contributes to the piece's historical character. See less