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Napoleon III, Desk, Center Table, Bronze, Inlaid Tortoise, France, 19th Century

Offered by: GREENWICH LIVING DESIGN

Description
Napoleon III Desk or Center Table, Ormolu Bronze, Inlaid Burlwood, Marquetry, France, 19th C., Aristide-Henry Gros. (after)

An exemplary French Centre Table or Writing Desk, dating from the late 19th century. The table features a finely shaped top with a tortoiseshell-inspired center, bordered by intricate marquetry inlay and a cast ormolu edge. The frieze is equipped with a single drawer, adorned with ormolu-lined burlwood panels and embellished with eight gilt goat's head mounts at each corner. At each end, urn-shaped ormolu mounts enhance the design. The piece is supported by elegantly fluted, tapered legs, connected by a gracefully shaped stretcher, surmounted by a substantial dore bronze urn finial. The table rests on peg feet with castors. This item has been meticulously refinished to preserve its original beauty.

Bronze, Inlaid Burlwood, Marquetry; France, 1890s

Height: 31.5 inches, Width: 61 inches, Depth: 33 inches
Kneehole: 26.5 inches high by 34 inches wide
Pull out drawer: 23.5 inches wide by 3.25 inches high

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More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good. Fully refinished. Greenwich Living Design can assist with refinishing while maintaining the historical integrity of each piece.
Creation Date:	1890
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Napoleon
Dealer Reference #:	101-9419
Incollect Reference #:	772534

Dimensions

W.	61 in;	H.	31.5 in;	D.	33 in;
W.	154.94 cm;	H.	80.01 cm;	D.	83.82 cm;

Message from Seller:

GREENWICH LIVING DESIGN (est. 1975) is an Antique and 20th Century Art & Design Gallery located in Stamford, CT for over 30 years. Our gallery carries rare and important design objects by both iconic and lesser-known designers from the 18th to the 20th Century – with a focus on 20th Century French design. Recent installations feature Pierre Jeanneret, Maison Jansen, Gio Ponti, Phillip & Kelvin LaVerne, Warren Platner, Ueli Berger, Massimo Vignelli, and many more.