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French Louis XV Giltwood Carved Walnut Marble Top Console Table Circa 1890s

$12,495
£9,418.34
€11,015.95
CA$17,685.46
A$18,006.36
CHF 10,370.04
MX$216,962.81
NOK 120,344.99
SEK 121,420.66
DKK 82,339.70

About the Item

Measures: 38 7/8" h x 72 3/4" w x 24 3/4" d. There is nothing timid about this console. It was born in a century that admired the 18th, and it carries that admiration boldly in every carved flourish. This late 19th century French Louis XV giltwood marble top console table is not simply furniture — it is movement held in wood and gold. The frame rises in sweeping Rococo curves, each cabriole leg carved with confidence and abundance. Scrolls tumble into one another; acanthus leaves unfurl as though caught mid-growth; clusters of blossoms and trailing vines spill across the apron and descend into the stretcher below. The carving is deep and animated, not shallow ornament but sculptural relief that casts shadows and gathers light. At the center, an elaborate cartouche anchors the composition, its pierced scrollwork creating both structure and visual drama. The giltwood surface glows with the softened warmth that only age can produce. This is not harsh, brassy gold. It is layered, mellow, and dimensional. High points reveal gentle wear consistent with time, while recesses hold darker undertones that emphasize the carving’s depth. The patina speaks honestly of its late 19th century origins — crafted in France during a period when artisans revived the grandeur of Louis XV design with reverence and technical mastery. Crowning the base is a substantial marble top, shaped to follow the serpentine contour of the frame. The stone’s deep coloration — rich earth tones with natural veining — offers a grounding counterpoint to the gilded exuberance below. The marble edge is subtly molded, its thickness reinforcing the table’s architectural presence. Cool and solid to the touch, it balances the ornate fluidity of the carved wood beneath. The stretcher, often overlooked in lesser examples, here becomes a focal point. Twin scrolling supports meet at a central floral crest, creating an elegant bridge that enhances stability while preserving the table’s open, airy silhouette. It is both structural and decorative — a hallmark of fine French craftsmanship. As a French Louis XV giltwood console table with marble top, this piece commands attention in an entry hall, beneath a grand mirror, or flanking a fireplace. It is ideal for collectors of antique Rococo furniture seeking authenticity, scale, and artistic carving. This console does not merely stand against a wall. It leans into the room with quiet authority — gold leaf and marble joined in conversation, carrying forward the restless beauty of 18th century France through the skilled hands of late 19th century makers.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38.88 in (98.76 cm)Width: 72.75 in (184.79 cm)Depth: 24.75 in (62.87 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XV (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    e.g. Circa 1890s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Stains and chips to marble. Gilt loss. Splits in carving.
  • Seller Location:
    Swedesboro, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2091349009122

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