19th Century Louis XV Pedestal Tables in Wood and Marble, 1800s, Set of 2

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Pair of carved, painted, and gilded wooden guéridons with marble tops - France, 19th century. Item: Pair of guéridons / … Read more Pair of carved, painted, and gilded wooden guéridons with marble tops - France, 19th century. Item: Pair of guéridons / side tables. Number of pieces: 2. Country of origin: France, probably. Period: Late 19th century, circa 1880–1900. Style: Louis XV. Material: Carved wood, plaster, paint, gilding, and marble. Color: Ivory, gold, and pink. Dimensions of each table: 66 × 40 × 40 cm. Manufacturer: Unidentified. Elegant pair of French guéridons with a tripartite structure in carved wood, painted in an ivory tone and enriched with gilded accents. The curved legs feature acanthus leaf ornaments and rococo scrolls, joined by arched crossbars with a central rosette-shaped finial and pinnacle. The circular waists are decorated with shell motifs, vegetal motifs, and gilded frames. Each table has a circular top made of heavily veined pink marble, possibly Rouge de Maine or a similar variety. A very decorative set, suitable as side tables, supports for sculptures, vases, or lighting fixtures. Condition: Consistent with age and use. The marble tops show old fractures, are glued and consolidated, with visible joining lines. See less