French Marquetry Game Table

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Elegant Louis XV style fold-over games table with elaborate floral marquetry The shaped top features a central musical trophy surrounded … Read more Elegant Louis XV style fold-over games table with elaborate floral marquetry The shaped top features a central musical trophy surrounded by scrolling foliage, flowers and shell motifs The hinged top opens to reveal an inlaid chessboard within a richly decorated marquetry border Contrasting light and dark woods give the decoration depth and definition A serpentine frieze continues the floral inlay beneath the top Bought from a dealer on Marche Biron at the Paris antiques markets Raised on slender cabriole legs with scrolling inlay and gilt metal mounts to the front feet Decorative gilt metal edging follows the shaped outline of the top An attractive piece combining the elegance of an occasional table with a practical games surface Offered in great shape ready for home use right away Dimensions are in inches (CM) 35 (89) x 17 (43) x 32 (81) Open top: 34.5 (88) x 34.5 (88) See less