An excellent and very elegant Regency serving table made of mahogany - antique after renovation

Excellent and very elegant Regency mahogany serving table, with a profiled stand flanked by fluted finials, a stunning top with ebonized and profiled edge, and 2 oak drawers with mahogany veneered flankings, all standing on turned, fluted, and tapered legs. This fabulous sideboard retains its original finish, which has been cleaned, restored, and waxed in our workshop, all in perfect condition throughout, ready to be placed in your home.

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Empire-style furniture and accessories date from the late 18th to early 19th century, inspired by the reign of Napoleon. This period is marked by significant similarities and references to Roman and Greek ornamentation.

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