Stand, Table - Empire - Mahogany, Marble - 19th century

Empire period mahogany and mahogany veneer pedestal table. Belgian royal black marble top. The top rests on a truncated cone-shaped pyramid sustained by 3 lion's paws. This kind of pedestal is fashionable. This kind of "new" furniture appeared for the first time in the magazine "Meubles et objets de goût" of La Mesangère in 1806 (plate 241 in volume 5) . Origin: Estate of an antique dealer active in Epernay (France.) Restorations: Varnish cleaning, search for lacquer, some wear restorations of the veneer. Polishing and restoration of the marble top. Fitting a tin plate to reinforce the frame. In perfect condition, solid. Height: 80 cm Width 90 cm