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19th Century French Burled Walnut Bookmatch Guéridon

Item Number: LOPR84

$2,800.00

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A handsome example of 19th century French craftsmanship, this striking guéridon, circa 1870s, celebrates the extraordinary character of burled walnut, allowing the natural movement of the wood to become its most important ornament. Richly figured and beautifully proportioned, the table has a sculptural presence that feels equally at home beside a chair or sofa, between a pair of seats, or standing alone as an accent table.

 

The circular top is particularly beautiful, handcrafted of bookmatched burled walnut arranged in a dramatic butterfly pattern. Mirrored sections of highly figured grain sweep across the surface in feathery waves, whorls, knots, and pools of color, creating an almost painterly effect. Golden honey and warm amber tones mingle with deeper caramel, chestnut, and dark brown figuring, while the symmetry of the bookmatching emphasizes the naturally occurring patterns within the walnut.

 

Below, three gracefully curved supports sweep inward before flaring gently toward the floor, giving the guéridon a light, elegant silhouette. A circular lower shelf echoes the shape and richly figured grain of the top while visually connecting the three supports. The simplicity of the form allows the spectacular walnut to remain the focus.

 

Its patina is warm, mellow, and wonderfully nuanced, developed through generations of age and use. The walnut has taken on a softly burnished glow, with variations from golden amber to rich tobacco brown accentuating the burl, knots, and undulating grain. Subtle surface wear and tonal variation lend the table the depth and character that only naturally aged wood can achieve.

 

An especially versatile size, this beautiful guéridon is perfect as a center table, occasional table, or large side table. A wonderful way to introduce the warmth and movement of antique French walnut into a room.

 

*Currently aboard our latest container from France and Italy. Additional photographs will be added once this piece arrives in Birmingham — but you don’t have to wait for the boat. Use Comments & Inquiries to ask about purchasing it before arrival.

Dimensions:

Diameter - 29"

h - 25.5"

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Mirror A closer look reveals

Origin: France

Date: 19th century

Style: French guéridon

Material: Highly figured burled walnut

Detail: Circular top with exceptionally figured walnut displaying dramatic mirrored, butterfly-like grain; three gracefully curved supports and a circular lower shelf showcasing additional richly figured walnut

Patina: Warm, mellow walnut patina with a softly burnished glow and rich tonal variations of golden honey, amber, caramel, chestnut, and deep walnut brown, enhanced by subtle surface wear consistent with age and use

Condition: Very good antique condition with minor wear consistent with age and use

Dimensions: 25.5"H x 29"Diameter

Use: Ideal as a guéridon, center table, occasional table, or generously scaled side table

Sold: Individually

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