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Empire-style mahogany center table gaming table - $300 (Gloversville)
176 N pine street near 30A
condition:
excellent
size / dimensions:
36" x 36" x 30"
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Empire-style mahogany center table, possibly dating from the early to mid-19th century. Key features include its square shape with distinct flared or "scalloped" corners, book-matched flame mahogany veneers on the top, and a substantial tapered pedestal base resting on a platform with stylized feet and wheels.
Key Characteristics:
Style: The design, particularly the heavy pedestal base and the use of rich, figured mahogany, aligns well with American Classical or Empire furniture styles that were popular in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Material: The primary material is flame mahogany with a burled or book-matched veneer used prominently on the tabletop to showcase the dramatic wood grain.
Design Details:
Top: Features a unique square top with concavely curved, or scalloped, corners and a contrasting edge banding.
Base: It sits on a robust pedestal base that flares out toward the floor, ending in a lower platform shelf and feet on casters for mobility.
Potential Use: these types of tables were commonly used as center tables in parlors or entryways, gaming tables, and some might also be considered large accent or side tables.