{"id":397,"date":"2014-12-17T07:16:24","date_gmt":"2014-12-17T07:16:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.regentantiques.com\/blog\/?p=397"},"modified":"2019-04-10T08:59:32","modified_gmt":"2019-04-10T08:59:32","slug":"discover-exquisite-craftsmanship-marquetry-dining-tables","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.regentantiques.com\/blog\/discover-exquisite-craftsmanship-marquetry-dining-tables\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover the exquisite craftsmanship of marquetry dining tables"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fabulously beautiful and decorative tables which can make a stunning addition to your dining space or conference room.<\/h2>\n

The origins and features of these fantastically decorative and substantial pieces<\/h3>\n

\"Discover<\/a>The process of marquetry became very popular in France in the late 16th century. Marquetry uses very thin sheets of contrasting woods, metals or even organic materials such as shells or mother of pearl. \u00a0These are cut into often very intricate patterns and then glued or cut into the flat surface of pieces of furniture including dining tables. \u00a0\u00a0Designs were often floral or inspired by nature, sometimes these were quite stylised and with other makers more naturalistic and narrative. \u00a0Abstract geometrical shapes were also very popular.<\/p>\n

The rise of the wealthy merchant classes and increased demand for Marquetry Dining Tables and other marquetry furniture<\/h3>\n

With the rapid rise of the wealthy merchant classes during the 17th and 18th centuries in much of Western European the demand for luxurious, ornate domestic furniture increased enormously. \u00a0Pieces such as very decorative marquetry dining tables took pride of place in the sometimes ostentatious and showy homes of the new bourgeoisie as significant statement pieces and badges of status and wealth.<\/p>\n

During these period the designs of\u00a0Andr\u00e9-Charles Boulle, achieved great fame. \u00a0His beautiful furniture adorned with marquetry patterns is often known as\u00a0boulle work. \u00a0The marquetry specialist or\u00a0\u00e9b\u00e9niste,<\/i>\u00a0would, either drew the design straight on to the base wood table top or stick a\u00a0paper\u00a0pattern onto the wood. \u00a0Thin sheets of marquetry materials were then cut out with a burin or, as the process developed, sometimes a saw was used. \u00a0\u00a0The pattern was then assembled and glued onto the carcass.<\/p>\n

Boulle created an innovative marquetry method based on contrasting materials, especially\u00a0ebony\u00a0and ivory. \u00a0Two sheets of identical thickness were glued together and the pattern then cut out. \u00a0When these sheets were taken apart, it was then possible to decorate two panels of the same size with identical patterns in contrasting materials. \u00a0Marquetry work is delicate and fragile, based on thin materials, so it can be susceptible to splinter or damage. \u00a0\u00a0Vulnerable areas, especially the outer edges of the design, were often protected with bronze or other metals, often in an intricate shape, which further added to the decorative beauty of the marquetry dining table.<\/p>\n

Towards the later 18th century the range of materials used also became more varied and adventurous; rare tropical woods were especially popular as were metals like silver, bronze, and\u00a0brass\u00a0\u2013 marquetry work of this period also began to use a wide range of other materials including some of a semiprecious nature.<\/p>\n

\"Discover<\/a>Victorian marquetry dining tables<\/h3>\n

The Victorian era was characterised by heavy, elaborate, historically based designs and marquetry dining tables became extremely popular. \u00a0Generally made of mahogany or burr walnut many of these were very substantial pieces with fantastically detailed hand crafted marquetry work. \u00a0Some were very large and might seat as many as thirty or forty people.<\/p>\n

Although these would now only fit the very largest of dining rooms they can make wonderfully impressive tables for conferences and board rooms. \u00a0Smaller examples sitting six, eight or twelve diners are also available and have been beautifully restored and painstakingly French polished. \u00a0Many Victorian marquetry dining tables have leaves or extensions and so are flexible as well as fabulous and cannot fail to impress your dinner guests.<\/p>\n

Regent Antiques<\/a> carries a good range of these fabulous tables including some of the really large, flagship pieces.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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