{"product_id":"american-empire-marble-top-center-table-attributed-to-meeks","title":"American Empire Marble-Top Center Table, Attributed to Meeks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Empire center table\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, attributed to the manner of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJ. \u0026amp; J.W. Meeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a substantial rectangular \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhite marble top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and softly rounded corners. The richly figured dark wood base is architectural in character, centered by a faceted pedestal that expands into a dramatic four-sided support.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pedestal terminates in four \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eboldly scrolled and carved legs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, each sweeping outward in the characteristic manner of mid-19th-century American Empire furniture and ending in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebrass casters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The combination of dark polished wood, monumental proportions, sculptural carving, and luminous marble gives the table a particularly elegant presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe restrained rectangular top contrasts beautifully with the elaborate base, making this a versatile piece for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eformal sitting room, library, entry hall, salon, or layered garden-inspired interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It would also make an exceptional display table for books, botanical objects, flowers, or collected antiques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design reflects the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estrong architectural vocabulary and substantial scale associated with mid-19th-century New York Empire furniture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the base particularly evocative of the Meeks aesthetic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 29\" H × 33\" W × 34\" D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dark wood, white marble, brass casters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e American Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttributed to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In the manner of J. \u0026amp; J.W. Meeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mid-19th century, circa 1840–1860\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Please refer to the auction listing for detailed condition information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Auctioneers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49085682778329,"sku":"ZJW-0145","price":3250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/5200\/4825\/files\/82334033-c900-46b3-a37f-d8d800bd8fd8.png?v=1789074581","url":"https:\/\/zjwemporium.com\/products\/american-empire-marble-top-center-table-attributed-to-meeks","provider":"The Emporium at Zachary J. Westall Studios","version":"1.0","type":"link"}