A refined late 19th-century French kingwood demi-lune games table, crafted in the manner of Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener, and executed to an exceptional standard of Parisian cabinetmaking. The table displays beautifully matched kingwood veneers arranged in elegant chevron parquetry, framed by a finely worked gilt-bronze edge, reflecting the sophistication associated with Zwiener-inspired furniture of the Belle Époque.
The shaped demi-lune top opens to reveal a green baize-lined playing surface, bordered by a polished kingwood surround. The frieze is finely contoured and enriched with exquisitely cast gilt-bronze mounts, displaying flowing acanthus scrolls and floral motifs characteristic of the Louis XV Revival aesthetic.
The table stands on four slender cabriole legs, each adorned with finely chased ormolu mounts and terminating in decorative sabots. Elegant in proportion and highly decorative, this piece works beautifully as a games table, centre table, or refined occasional table within classical or contemporary interiors alike.
Key features
Crafted in the manner of Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
Fine French kingwood construction with chevron parquetry veneers
Demi-lune folding top revealing a green baize playing surface
Louis XV Revival design influence
Shaped frieze with finely cast gilt-bronze mounts
Four cabriole legs with ormolu mounts and sabots
Elegant proportions and strong decorative presence
Date & Materials
Date: Late 19th Century
Style: Louis XV Revival, in the manner of Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
Materials: Kingwood, parquetry veneers, gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts, baize-lined interior
Condition
Presented in very good antique condition, with light age-related wear consistent with age. The veneers retain a rich, warm patina, the structure is sound, and all gilt-bronze mounts remain intact and well defined.
Dimensions
Height: 76 cm
Width: 89 cm
Depth: 89 cm
Buying antiques online
Clear photography, honest descriptions, and fully insured delivery. If anything isn’t as described, we’ll resolve it promptly.
declaration
Hawkins Antiques has clarified that the Antique French Kingwood Demi-lune Games Table - In the Manner of Joseph-emmanuel Zwiener (LA556706) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1880