Elliptical Coffee Table

Features

Age: 18th Century / 1701 - 1800

Year: Fine '700

Origin: France

Main essence: Brazilian Rosewood , Tulipwood

Description

An elegant coffee table supported by serpentine legs linked by a shelf. Three drawers and a marble top edged by a treated brass rail. Inlaid threads made of different species. Bois de rose and bois de violette. Manufactured in France, end of the 18th century.

Product Condition:
The item shows signs of wear due to age. Any damage or loss is displayed as completely as possible in the pictures. It may require restoration.

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 74
Width: 49
Depth: 37

Additional Information

Age: 18th Century / 1701 - 1800

18th Century / 1701 - 1800

Main essence:

Brazilian Rosewood

It is a hard, light blond wood, but with strong red and pinkish veins, which is obtained from tropical trees similar to rosewood. Its veins are reminiscent of striped tulips, which is why it is called tulipwood in English-speaking areas. It is used for inlays, often combined with bois de violette. In the 1700s and 1800s it was highly appreciated and used in France and England for precious veneers. It gives off scent for decades if not centuries after curing.

Tulipwood

Obtained from some types of acacia, it is a hard essence, with purplish-colored veins, used in the inlays, in which, alongside the bois de rose, it generates beautiful contrasts. Also useful for making bronze accessories stand out.