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French Vintage Marble and Brass Coffee | Cocktail Table

Offered by: Fireside Antiques

Description
During American Prohibition, citizens were no longer able to serve alcoholic cocktails to their guests, hence many turned to coffee as a stimulating substitute. Prior to Prohibition, the small, low tables placed in front of the sofa were known as “cocktail tables”. Once cocktails were outlawed, the “coffee table” was born. This stylish example comes from 20th century France. It has a unique marble top with black, white, and violet colors prominently displayed. It has an ogee finished edge. The base is solid metal with a lustrous brass finish. It has a wonderful scrolled form. With Prohibition in the past, today you are free to serve coffee or cocktails in style.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Patinated Marble, Metal
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
Creation Date:	1900s
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Neoclassical
Dealer Reference #:	1618-9
Incollect Reference #:	388750

Dimensions

W.	36.13 in;	H.	17.25 in;	D.	18.13 in;
W.	91.77 cm;	H.	43.82 cm;	D.	46.05 cm;

Message from Seller:

Laura Roland and her mother Susan travel to France, England and Italy in search of one-of-a-kind 18th, 19th and 20th century antique and vintage furniture and accessories. They have built many wonderful European contacts, ship 40 ft containers and do full restoration at their 18,000 sqft showroom in Baton Rouge, LA. Fireside Antiques has been a family-owned business since 1982

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