Vintage French Empire Style Pedestal Table

$3,200.00

A French Empire style pedestal table from 1920s-1930s, distilled to its essential elements of proportion, material, and balance.

The table is centered around a single mahogany pedestal that rises from a tripod base. The form draws from the Empire tradition, where classical influences were translated into furniture that emphasized symmetry, clarity, and permanence.

The circular black marble top introduces a sense of weight, its polished surface contrasts with the warmth of the mahogany below, while subtle veining animates the stone without distracting from the purity of the silhouette. Brass detailing at the base of the column provides a measured decorative note, catching light and reinforcing the connection between the table’s individual elements.

Beside a chair, it becomes a place for a book and a lamp. Between seating, it creates a point of balance within a room. In an entry or corner, it stands almost as a pedestal in the architectural sense—giving importance to whatever is placed upon it.

DIMENSIONS: 15.75"W x 15.75"D x 22"H

ORIGIN: France

PERIOD: 20th Century

MATERIALS: Marble, Brass, Mahogany

CONDITION: Great vintage condition, with light surface wear, consistent with age and use. This pedestal table has undergone a refinishing process by hand to the marble top and a touch up to the wood, filling in scratches, staining, polishing and sealing by our team of in-house restorationists.

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Vintage French Empire Style Pedestal Table

A French Empire style pedestal table from 1920s-1930s, distilled to its essential elements of proportion, material, and balance.

The table is centered around a single mahogany pedestal that rises from a tripod base. The form draws from the Empire tradition, where classical influences were translated into furniture that emphasized symmetry, clarity, and permanence.

The circular black marble top introduces a sense of weight, its polished surface contrasts with the warmth of the mahogany below, while subtle veining animates the stone without distracting from the purity of the silhouette. Brass detailing at the base of the column provides a measured decorative note, catching light and reinforcing the connection between the table’s individual elements.

Beside a chair, it becomes a place for a book and a lamp. Between seating, it creates a point of balance within a room. In an entry or corner, it stands almost as a pedestal in the architectural sense—giving importance to whatever is placed upon it.

Dimensions
Width: 15.75"
Depth: 15.75"
Height: 22"
Origin: France
Period: 20th Century
Materials: Marble, Brass, Mahogany
Condition
Great vintage condition, with light surface wear, consistent with age and use. This pedestal table has undergone a refinishing process by hand to the marble top and a touch up to the wood, filling in scratches, staining, polishing and sealing by our team of in-house restorationists.

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