Oval mahogany centre table with opulent gilt-bronze decoration
Attributed to Alfred-Emmanuel Beurdeley
Louis XVI style, France, circa 1870
An elegant piece featuring a central female medallion framed by rose garlands, beaded friezes, leafy triglyphs, heart-patterned bands, and floral swags tied with ribbons.
Set on an openwork stretcher and four turned toupie feet, the table is visually anchored by a lidded navette at the centre.
Brèche marble top completes the refined composition.
Dimensions: H. 74.6 cm – W. 107.5 cm – D. 71.2 cm
📌 A comparable example is held by Butchoff Gallery, London, and was exhibited at the Masterpiece Fair in 2019.
🔎 Biography:
Alfred-Emmanuel Beurdeley (1847–1919), son of renowned Second Empire cabinetmaker Louis-Auguste Beurdeley.
He gained fame for producing luxurious furniture inspired by the 18th century and for his exceptional gilt-bronze craftsmanship.
Awarded the Gold Medal at the 1878 Exposition Universelle, and named Chevalier of the Légion d’Honneur in 1883.
He later expanded his influence internationally with a branch in New York.
