An exceptional and beautifully preserved pair of antique American Empire style mahogany parlor tables, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century. Masterfully crafted from solid mahogany with a rich, deep crimson-brown finish, each table is anchored by a highly detailed, openwork harp (lyre) central pedestal complete with delicate accent strings.

The tables feature a rare and highly functional design element: a single seamless storage drawer adorned with a magnificent, hand-carved rose-shaped wooden pull. Crowning the architectural bases are original, heavy unattached white marble slabs showcasing a stunning, natural mismatched symmetry. One slab features a bold, classic brecciated configuration with broad white fields and deep charcoal patches, verified by a "MADE IN ITALY" country-of-origin ink stamp on its underside. Its companion slab exhibits an elegant, highly striated linear veining pattern consisting of dense, fine gray ribbons. This organic variance proves their authentic quarry heritage, offering a spectacular designer contrast to the dark wood below. Finding a matching pair of lyre tables with original, naturally unique imported marble tops is exceptionally uncommon, making this set a prime acquisition for formal historic estates, luxury bedroom suites, or premier editorial living spaces.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Superb antique condition. The solid mahogany frameworks are tight, sturdy, and rock-solid with no modern repairs or structural issues. The drawers slide smoothly, and the hand-carved rose pulls are fully intact. The unattached marble slabs are beautifully preserved with crisp, multi-tiered ogee edges and no major staining or structural cracks, showing light, age-appropriate surface patination consistent with a lifetime of careful residential care.

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Mahogany, Marble

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Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Superb antique condition. The solid mahogany frameworks are tight, sturdy, and rock-solid with no modern repairs or structural issues. The drawers slide smoothly, and the hand-carved rose pulls are fully intact. The unattached marble slabs are beautifully preserved with crisp, multi-tiered ogee edges and no major staining or structural cracks, showing light, age-appropriate surface patination consistent with a lifetime of careful residential care.