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Louis XV Style Giltwood and Onyx Console Table
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Hello, collectors! Today we're looking at a very glamorous piece of furniture: a Louis XV style giltwood console table, topped with a beautiful slab of onyx.
This table is a classic example of Rococo Revival, a style that swept through Europe and America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. During the Belle Époque, there was a huge demand for furniture that echoed the opulence of the French court, and this piece certainly delivers on that front.
It's constructed of carved wood that has been gilded, featuring those signature sweeping cabriole legs and a frieze decorated with a central rocaille shell and floral motifs. Now, when we look closely at the carving, it's decorative and pleasant, but it doesn't quite have the crisp, deep, masterful execution you'd expect from an authentic 18th-century period piece. The gilding also appears quite uniform and bright, suggesting it may have been refreshed or is a later application, lacking the deep, varied patina of true age.
Condition-wise, it's generally good, though we do see some wear and a notable chip to the carving on one of the feet, revealing the wood beneath the gesso and gold. If we peek underneath, we see a painted surface with various inventory numbers, which is typical for pieces that have passed through auction houses or large estates over the years.
Because this is a late 19th or early 20th-century revival piece rather than an 18th-century original, the value is primarily decorative. At auction, a handsome console table like this would likely carry an estimate of $800 to $1,200. It's a fabulous statement piece that brings a touch of Versailles to any room!
Item Report
Louis XV Style Giltwood and Onyx Console Table
By:Unknown
Style:Louis XV Style
Origin:France
Materials:Giltwood, Onyx
Age:Late 19th to Early 20th Century
Condition:Good (some wear to gilding, minor chips to carving, notably on one foot)
Value:800 - 1,200 USD
Maker's Marks / Writing:Various numbers painted on the underside: '1759', '703', 'Patt', '#1', and a stamped number '6921'.
Date:2026-07-23 15:45:23.677091
Description:
A Louis XV style giltwood console table featuring a shaped onyx top over a conforming frieze. The frieze is carved with a central rocaille shell motif flanked by trailing floral and foliate sprays, above a gadrooned border. The table is raised on four slender cabriole legs, each headed by acanthus carving and terminating in scrolled sabots. The underside reveals a painted surface with various chalk or painted inventory numbers.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This is a highly decorative Louis XV style console table, likely dating to the late 19th or early 20th century during the Belle Époque period when revival styles were very popular. The carving is competent but lacks the crispness and depth of 18th-century period examples. The gilding appears to be a later application or heavily restored, showing a somewhat uniform, bright finish that lacks the nuanced patina of age. The underside shows modern painted numbers, likely from an auction house or inventory system. The onyx top is a nice feature, adding to its decorative appeal. It is a handsome piece of revival furniture, but not an authentic 18th-century antique.
Individual Images:
whole table front view
side view of table
front view showing legs
detail of central frieze carving
detail of frieze carving and onyx edge
detail of damage to foot carving
underside showing painted inventory numbers
Provenance:
None provided.
Condition:
Good (some wear to gilding, minor chips to carving, notably on one foot)
Identification Score: 95%
The form, style, and materials are clearly identifiable as a Louis XV style giltwood console table with an onyx top.
Authenticity Score: 20%
While it is an older piece (likely late 19th/early 20th century), it is a 'style' or revival piece, not an authentic period Louis XV (18th century) table. The carving quality, the nature of the gilding, and the overall construction point to a later date of manufacture.
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Keywords
Louis XV Style, Giltwood, Console Table, Onyx Top, Rococo Revival, French Furniture, Antique Furniture
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