19th Century Antique Portuguese Dona Maria Bedside Table with Floral Marquetry and Grey Marble Top

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Antique Portuguese Dona Maria style bedside cabinet table featuring floral wood marquetry, a veined grey marble top, slender tapered legs … Read more Antique Portuguese Dona Maria style bedside cabinet table featuring floral wood marquetry, a veined grey marble top, slender tapered legs and a gently curved bow-front door. One available, matching table available in store.

This restrained neoclassical piece features a grey marble top with white and charcoal veining, separate from and resting on a warm red-brown table skinned with marquetry veneer. A contrasting horizontal band on the front is adorned with delicate floral marquetry in contrasting light and dark wood.

The gently convex or bow-front cabinet door shows off its rounded profile from the side view. Behind it sits a small drawer with a decorative brass ring pull, while the lower compartment provides additional storage. The cabinet stands on four slender, tapered legs characteristic of Portuguese Dona Maria style furniture.

The solid wood panels bear irregular tool marks, with the drawer inserts keeping their handwritten markings, an intriguing glimpse into its history.

A matching Portuguese Dona Maria style bedside cabinet with a peach marble top also available: https://larilookoutshop.etsy.com/listing/4609121993. The two pieces form a complementary pair.

Dimensions
Width: 40 cm / 15.7 in
Depth: 36 cm / 14.2 in
Height: 77 cm / 30.3 in
Weight: 14 kg / 30.9 lb See less