Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Marquetry Side Table

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Description

Italian Walnut Occasional Table with Sorrento-Style Floral Marquetry Top and Tripod Base, circa 1840–1870

An elegant side table born of … Read more Italian Walnut Occasional Table with Sorrento-Style Floral Marquetry Top and Tripod Base, circa 1840–1870

An elegant side table born of quiet refinement. The top: walnut with hand-inlaid floral marquetry in Sorrento style, botanical subjects rendered in contrasting woods—sits above a classically turned pedestal. Below, three cabriole legs with carved scrollwork anchor the piece with restrained grace. Everything original. Everything works.

Origin: Rome, Italy; sourced from a Roman family.

Style: Italian Victorian, circa 1840–1870

Details:

Solid walnut with hand-inlaid Sorrento-style floral marquetry top
Single turned pedestal with classical proportions
Three cabriole legs with carved scrollwork
Original finish throughout
All components original and functional
Dimensions: H 64 cm × Diameter 55.5 cm (25.2" × 21.9")

Provenance

From Rome, sourced from a Roman family. The floral marquetry in Sorrento style—delicate botanical subjects inlaid into the walnut surface—speaks to mid-19th-century Italian craftsmanship. These tables were made for intimate spaces: beside a chair, in a corner, as a surface for a lamp or a book. The marquetry work suggests a maker of considerable skill.

Styling & Use

A refined occasional table that functions as bedside table, corner accent, or display surface. The floral top draws the eye without demanding attention. Works equally well in period interiors, eclectic spaces, or contemporary settings valuing documented craftsmanship and original materials. Ideal for collectors of Italian furniture, Sorrento marquetry, and Victorian-era tables with authentic provenance.

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