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French antique marquetry dressing table with mirror and gilt-metal mounts

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
French antique marquetry dressing table with mirror and gilt-metal mounts
French, c.1920
Height 75cm, width 56cm, depth 46cm

Featuring gilt metal mounts, a hinged top opening with a mirror and a single drawer, this charming piece is an ornate, very fine, delightful diminutive piece, made in France in the early 20th century. A pleasing vintage item of furniture, it is most notable for the large, intricate marquetry design to the upper surface - a superb demonstration of this decorative technique - and the gilt-metal mounts, which are unusually ornate and engraved throughout.

The table surface is decorated with a large marquetry design centred on a large, bright, sunburst pattern, with a series of four intricate, geometric, fractal designs in each quadrant. A charming piece, with a blend of both understated and humble qualities, yet in touches beautifully ornate, this delightful dressing table will make a beautiful interior addition for those with a love of French antique furniture and early twentieth century art, inspired by both the Belle Epoque and the Art Nouveau.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Marquetry, Gilt-metal.
Creation Date:	1920
Styles / Movements:	Belle Epoque
Dealer Reference #:	9404
Incollect Reference #:	636658

Dimensions

W.	22.05 in;	H.	29.53 in;	D.	18.11 in;
W.	56 cm;	H.	75 cm;	D.	46 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.