March Auction
Lot 240:
Antique French Louis XVI Style Rosewood Marquetry Two-Tier Table, Galle Manner
Description
Antique French Louis XVI style two-tier occasional table in the manner of Galle, executed in rosewood with finely inlaid marquetry decoration. The rectangular top and lower shelf are both adorned with naturalistic floral and foliate motifs, rendered in contrasting veneers to create depth and tonal variation.
The table is raised on elegantly curved cabriole legs with shaped supports, joined by a lower tier shelf, and fitted with metal side handles. The composition reflects the influence of the Art Nouveau period while maintaining classical Louis XVI proportions, typical of furniture produced in France at the turn of the 20th century.
Details
Origin: France
Style: Louis XVI style, in the manner of Galle
Material: Rosewood with marquetry inlay
Dimensions: 35 x 25 x 22 inches (height)
Features: Two tiers, marquetry decoration to top and lower shelf, metal side handles
Condition: Age-appropriate surface wear consistent with use; minor marks and finish wear as expected for period furniture.
Catalogue Note
Emile Galle (1846-1904), a leading figure of the French Art Nouveau movement, popularized the use of intricate marquetry depicting botanical themes. By the turn of the 20th century, Galle’s aesthetic strongly influenced French decorative arts, inspiring a range of furniture that combined classical forms with fluid, nature-based ornament.
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