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19th century Austrian giltwood centre table with Royal Vienna porcelain plaques

Creator: Royal Vienna Porcelain Manufactory
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
19th century Austrian giltwood centre table with Royal Vienna porcelain plaques
Austrian, Late 19th Century
Height 79cm, width 101cm, depth 87cm

This impressive Régence style centre table combines ornate giltwood carving with a richly decorated Royal Vienna porcelain top. Set beneath protective glass, the central plaque reproduces ‘Dancing Nymphs’ by American artist Louis Frederick Berneker (1876–1937), known for his ethereal scenes of nymphs, faeries, and angels. Here, figures in flowing drapery dance above a shimmering lake, capturing Berneker’s signature dreamlike style.

Encircling the main scene are fourteen finely painted medallions of women in classical dress, creating visual harmony and balance. A further porcelain plaque – ‘The Love Offering’ after Austrian artist Hans Zatzka (1859–1949) - adorns the table’s stretcher. Zatzka, like Berneker, was celebrated for his romantic, mythological imagery.
The table is stamped ‘FD/ Vienna/ Austria’ for Franz Dörfl and retains a retailer label for ‘Bazar Color’, Montevideo, Uruguay. The inscription ‘Fuego Fatuo’ also appears, likely added as a reference to the central plaque.

The table rests on graceful cabriole legs and features elaborate carvings that echo the refinement of the porcelain inlays.

Blending academic art with luxurious design, this is a striking example of 19th-century decorative furniture.

Artist/Maker: Royal Vienna Porcelain Manufactory (Austrian, founded 1718)
Materials: Giltwood, Porcelain
Ref: 17826

$56250

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Giltwood, Porcelain
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	17826
Incollect Reference #:	798018

Dimensions

W.	39.76 in;	H.	31.1 in;	D.	34.25 in;
W.	101 cm;	H.	79 cm;	D.	87 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery, located in London’s exclusive Mayfair district, specializes in exceptional art and antiques from the 19th and early 20th centuries, featuring works by renowned artists and craftsmen. With a focus on quality and historical importance, our diverse collection unites exquisite pieces that exemplify unparalleled artistry. | jamie@mayfairgallery.com | 44.207.491.3435 |