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RARE GOTHIC MARBLE TOP PIER TABLE
Boston, Massachusetts
Circa 1825 – 1830

This is an excellent example of a Quality Marble Top Pier Table, fancifully intermixed with Gothic and Classical form and details. Nineteenth Century Americans believed themselves the rightful heirs of artistic styles from all past civilizations. They believed it was their destiny to reshape past styles for new ends and to select handcrafted forms from antiquity that would suit the drawing era.

As we study the excellence of this pier table one can see that it was reinterpreted with new knowledge and more accurate vision. A desirable small proportioned Pier Table that combines the refinement and the precision of its construction all which add to its excellence and visual enjoyment one receives.

A statement of strength and power was accomplished by the cabinetmaker
in this masculine yet elegant Pier Table. This Fine Quality Marble Top Pier Table
does not rely on heavy caving for its power ; but its total use of excellent quality mahogany with the fanciful intermix of Classical design and details.

The veneer surfaces which portray a kinetic pattern of splashing color, as well as, the sculptured pillars flanking are a work of art in themselves. The rare original multi-grained black marble top also adds in creating a wonderful contrasting feature.

After total examination, one can sense and feel the total reference to the architectural sleekness of design and the serene character of this Fine Quality Table. A desirable small proportioned Pier Table that combines the geometry, refinement and the precision of its construction all which add to its excellence and visual enjoyment one receives.

Excellent condition – Original Marble

Primary Wood: Mahogany

Height: 36 1/4″ – Width: 40″ – Depth: 18″

Inventory: FU-T-3180

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RARE GOTHIC MARBLE TOP PIER TABLE

£10,50000

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