A late 19th-century French side table constructed with a marble top, marquetry panel, and gilt metal mounts. Pieces of this type were produced for interior use at a smaller scale, where surface and structure were integrated within a compact form.
The rectangular marble top is set within the perimeter, with soft veining in warm tones. Below, a single cabinet door is centered by a floral marquetry panel executed in contrasting veneers and framed by linear inlay. A retailer’s label for Berman Furniture Co., New York, remains affixed within the drawer, situating the piece within an established furniture trade network. Gilt mounts articulate the corners and feet, while cabriole legs descend to metal sabots that stabilize the base. A drawer is integrated into the apron, providing additional storage.
The surface was finished with hand-applied shellac to clarify tone and depth. The wood retains variation and visible wear, and the marquetry and carving remain intact.
Placed beside a bed, within a sitting room, or in a transitional space where a small table defines position within the room.
A late 19th-century French side table constructed with a marble top, marquetry panel, and gilt metal mounts. Pieces of this type were produced for interior use at a smaller scale, where surface and structure were integrated within a compact form.
The rectangular marble top is set within the perimeter, with soft veining in warm tones. Below, a single cabinet door is centered by a floral marquetry panel executed in contrasting veneers and framed by linear inlay. A retailer’s label for Berman Furniture Co., New York, remains affixed within the drawer, situating the piece within an established furniture trade network. Gilt mounts articulate the corners and feet, while cabriole legs descend to metal sabots that stabilize the base. A drawer is integrated into the apron, providing additional storage.
The surface was finished with hand-applied shellac to clarify tone and depth. The wood retains variation and visible wear, and the marquetry and carving remain intact.
Placed beside a bed, within a sitting room, or in a transitional space where a small table defines position within the room.
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