Regénce Style Walnut Salon Table, 19th Century French

This 19th century French walnut salon table is an exquisite example of régence style furniture. A fine red marble top is inset and framed by a carved edge featuring a slanted egg-and-dart pattern sitting above an ornate apron depicting acanthus leaves, florals and other classic motifs. The table stands on four robust tapering legs that are highly decorated with carvings. The top of of each leg is adorned with alternating sections featuring rosettes and acanthus leaves flanked by ornate scrolls at the corners. The central part of each leg features alternating sections featuring fluting with embedded florals and lambrequin patterns. The bottom of the leg transitions from floral medallions to gadrooning before ending with round feet. The legs are connected by a heavily carved stretcher featuring elaborate c-scrolls draped in leafy tendrils. At the center a large finial ornately decorated with acanthus leaves, florals and scrollwork serves as a focal point for this stately piece.