A superb quality French centre , or occasional, table attributed to Francois Linke. Of fine construction in the Louis XVI style and bearing the hallmarks of the master cabinet maker. Stunning rosewood veneers onto a solid oak frame. Adorned with crisply cast ormolu mounts throughout including sublime cloven-hoof feet. Sympathetically repolished in our workshops and now offered for sale in excellent condition, ready to go straight into the home. Dimensions: Diameter 65cms Height 74cms Francois Linke (1855-1946) was a French cabinet and furniture maker. He was born in the Czech Republic in 1855 and then went on to work out of Paris from the 1870s onwards. Francois Linke was the single most driving force behind the transition from Louis XV to Louis XVI styles. Alongside Léon Messagé, he developed a new style for the 1900 Exhibition that paid homage to the Louis XV Rococo - much of his work is characterised by ornate gilding and looks great in high end interiors. Internal Ref: 18207
Dimensions
Height = 74 cm (29")
Width = 65 cm (26")
Depth = 65 cm (26")
Francois Linke Rosewood Centre Table
Price
£2,500
| $3,366 USD | €2,943 EUR
Item Ref
18207
Description
A superb quality French centre , or occasional, table attributed to Francois Linke. Of fine construction in the Louis XVI style and bearing the hallmarks of the master cabinet maker. Stunning rosewood veneers onto a solid oak frame. Adorned with crisply cast ormolu mounts throughout including sublime cloven-hoof feet. Sympathetically repolished in our workshops and now offered for sale in excellent condition, ready to go straight into the home. Dimensions: Diameter 65cms Height 74cms Francois Linke (1855-1946) was a French cabinet and furniture maker. He was born in the Czech Republic in 1855 and then went on to work out of Paris from the 1870s onwards. Francois Linke was the single most driving force behind the transition from Louis XV to Louis XVI styles. Alongside Léon Messagé, he developed a new style for the 1900 Exhibition that paid homage to the Louis XV Rococo - much of his work is characterised by ornate gilding and looks great in high end interiors. Internal Ref: 18207
Dimensions
Height = 74 cm (29")
Width = 65 cm (26")
Depth = 65 cm (26")