#162

French Mid-19th Century Parlor Tilt-Top Table with Unique Shape
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$1,800
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Description
28" (71 cm.) h. closed. 45"h. open. 29"w. An elaborately carved walnut pedestal base with three curved feet has an unusually-shaped top with diamond-cut edges. The entire top surface is covered with a rich needlework tapestry and edged with a harmonious wool fringe, and a hinge on the underside allows the table to be displayed with the top tilted or flat. There is an original paper label on the underside indicating its creation by the firm of Nortier located in the wealthy Paris suburb of Neuilly-sur-Seine. Excellent condition, all original. French, circa 1880.