EARLY BIEDERMEIER TILT TOP TABLE
| Lot number | 99 |
|---|---|
| Estimate | 400.00 - 500.00 CAD |
| Category | Antiques & Furniture |
| Auction | AUTUMN 2026: FINE AND DEORATIVE ARTS |
| Date | October 23, 2026 at 7:00 pm ET |
| Auction house | Brooks and Palen Inc. |
| Location | Ottawa, Ontario |
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Description
Austrian
A walnut veneer and star-marquetry tilt-top center table, crafted in Vienna around 1820–1825
The table features a dramatic, symmetrical starburst (or pinwheel) pattern made from finely figured black walnut veneer.. The Tilt-Top Mechanism is designed as a "sail" or tilt-top table (Tisch mit klappbarer Platte), allowing the round top to pivot upright when not in use. The base & pedestal: stands on a hexagonal, partly ebonized column-style pedestal supported by a stepped circular plinth base. Some lifting to veneer near centre of top and come loss to edges. - see photos This piece is located off-site and buyer will need to arrange for pickup.
29.5" h x 43" x 28" base / 74.9 x 109 x 71 cm