Antique 18th Century Dutch Marquetry Mahogany Console Wall Table Cabinet

Here we have an antique late 18th century (c.1790) Dutch antique marquetry mahogany console wall table with a cupboard and 2 drawers. The table top is an incredible showcase of Dutch marquetry inlay with intricate floral details, birds and urns, bordered with a beautiful herringbone inlay. To the frieze is the first inlaid and oak lined drawer with brass handles. The centre of this piece is a demi lune shaped cupboard inlaid with intricate marquetry details and with a shelf to the interior. Each side of the cabinet is an inlaid column with brass detailed ends. The base has a hidden drawer which is inlaid and oak lined, it stands proud on floral inlaid block feet to the front and bracket feet to the back. Dutch Marquetry:- Dutch marquetry is a type of furniture decoration, characterised by intricate designs created by inlaying thin pieces of wood veneer onto a larger surface. Originating in the Netherlands during the 17th century, it became a prominent feature of Dutch furniture, particularly during the Dutch Golden Age. Dutch marquetry is known for its detailed floral designs, arabesques, and geometric patterns. It reached its peak in the 18th Century, influencing furniture design across Europe.