French Art Deco Console Table
A beautifully proportioned French Art Deco walnut console table dating to the 1930s, combining elegant simplicity with striking decorative detail. The clean architectural form is enhanced by a band of contrasting bird’s eye maple crossbanding running across the frieze, creating a refined visual contrast against the rich walnut veneers. With its sculptural curved supports and balanced proportions, the table makes a very elegant statement within an interior.
Crafted in warm-toned walnut, the top displays attractive natural figuring, framed by the distinctive bird’s eye maple band that runs along the centre of the piece. This subtle but highly effective contrast between the darker walnut and the lighter maple is a classic detail seen in quality French Art Deco furniture of the period.
The table stands on a striking sculptural base formed by two sweeping curved supports that meet at the centre and rise to support the top. These flowing lines are typical of the streamlined forms associated with French Art Deco design, creating a piece that is both visually light and architecturally strong.
Supported by a shaped plinth base, the console table is well balanced and stable, while the clean lines allow the beauty of the timber and the elegant form to take centre stage. Its restrained design makes it highly versatile, equally suited to a hallway, living room, or behind a sofa, where its proportions and sculptural base can be fully appreciated.
With its refined materials, elegant curves and strong decorative presence, this console table is a fine example of 1930s French Art Deco furniture, combining craftsmanship and timeless design.
Key Details
- Type: Console table
- Origin: France
- Date: Circa 1930
- Style: Art Deco
- Materials: Walnut veneers with bird’s eye maple crossbanding
- Top: Rectangular walnut top with contrasting maple band
- Base: Sculptural curved supports on a shaped plinth base
- Design: Elegant architectural Art Deco form
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Condition: restored and fully polished with age related wear
Measurements
- Height: 83 cm
- Width: 108 cm
- Depth: 30 cm
