Pair of Brass and Marquetry Tables in the manner of Mallett

Pair of Brass and Marquetry Tables in the manner of MallettA fine quality pair of lacquered brass low tables or etageres, hand made to display four exquisite floral marquetry panneaux. Frames English, third quarter of the 20th century, panels Dutch, 19th century. Why we like them Evoking the elegant Regency and Directoire campaign inspired furniture, these very chic little tables are both decorative and useful, perfect as coffee or cocktail tables or even bedside stands. Unlike most industrially produced

original surface

referring to his own family's fine collection at Gosford House

The Roman-tablet and antique-fluted frames

raised on sabre legs

each with a pair of drawers flanking each side of the concave front

each signed in the bottom of the yellow border

above a reeded frieze

who ordered a set of twelve in August 1811

An open armchair of identical pattern

this elegant table epitomises the finest work of the London cabinet-maker John McLean

block feet

candelabras or plants can be found in the Chippendale's 'Director'