Overview
A refined late 19th century French kingwood demi-lune games table, crafted in the manner of Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener and executed to an exceptional standard of Parisian cabinetmaking. The beautifully matched kingwood veneers in elegant chevron parquetry, finely cast gilt bronze mounts, and Louis XV Revival proportions reflect the sophistication associated with Zwiener-inspired furniture of the Belle Époque.
Key Features
- Late 19th century - crafted in the manner of Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
- Fine French kingwood with chevron parquetry veneers throughout
- Finely worked gilt bronze edge framing the shaped demi-lune top
- Demi-lune folding top revealing a green baize-lined playing surface
- Polished kingwood surround to the baize interior
- Shaped frieze with exquisitely cast gilt bronze acanthus scroll and floral mounts
- Four slender cabriole legs with finely chased ormolu mounts and decorative sabots
- Louis XV Revival design throughout
Craftsmanship & Detail
The shaped demi-lune top opens to reveal a green baize-lined playing surface bordered by a polished kingwood surround - the chevron parquetry veneers framed by a finely worked gilt bronze edge reflecting the sophistication of the finest Belle Époque Parisian cabinetmaking. The frieze is finely contoured and enriched with exquisitely cast gilt bronze mounts displaying flowing acanthus scrolls and floral motifs characteristic of the Louis XV Revival aesthetic. The four slender cabriole legs, each adorned with finely chased ormolu mounts and terminating in decorative sabots, complete a piece of elegant proportion and strong decorative presence - working beautifully as a games table, centre table, or refined occasional table in classical or contemporary interiors alike.