English Rosewood Center Table

Blending form and function, this handsome rosewood center table is an extraordinary example of superior British craftsmanship. Rosewood furniture became popular with the wealthy during England's Regency period because of its natural beauty and exotic allure. A tropical wood from India and Brazil, it is called "rosewood" not only for its dark, rich color, but also for its odor of roses when newly cut. The rosewood in this center table is complemented by gilt composition, which forms its scrollwork feet and patterned borders.

Circa 1850

48 1/4" diameter x 31" high