19th Century French Charles X Marble Topped Occasional Centre Table

This is a handsome antique Charles X centre table, circa 1820 in date. It is masterfully crafted in a deep rich flame mahogany with a central tulip column, three beautifully shaped scroll pedestal legs with lion’s paw feet. It is surmounted with a fabulous gun grey Belgium Fossil Marble top which has an elegant raised lip around the edge. There is no mistaking the unique quality and elegant design, which is certain to make it a talking point in your home. The item is not CITES pursuant. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 75 x Width 83 x Depth 83 Dimensions in inches: Height 2 foot, 5 inches x Width 2 foot, 9 inches x Depth 2 foot, 9 inches Belgium Fossil Marble Belgium Fossil is one of the oldest stones available in Europe, used as part of Cathedrals in central Europe the stone is as popular now as it ever was. Belgium Fossil is a fantastic black or gun grey stone that’s incredibly dense, perfect for complimenting furniture. Flame Mahogany Thomas Sheraton – 18th century furniture designer, once characterized mahogany as “best suited to furniture where strength is demanded as well as a wood that works up easily, has a beautiful figure and polishes so well that it is an ornament to any room in which it may be placed.” Matching his words to his work, Sheraton designed much mahogany furniture. The qualities that impressed Sheraton are particularly evident in a distinctive pattern of wood called “flame mahogany.” The flame figure in the wood is revealed by slicing through the face of the branch at the point where it joins another element of the tree.