Emile Gallé Tea Table

Marquetry Tea Table Very beautiful model for this superb tea table with double trays in marquetry and various wood species, signed Emile Gallé Decor of various flowers and butterflies The tops benefit from an overflow surround with miter-cut molding formed from baguettes. No lack of marquetry This table has four carved beech legs arching outwards. and composed of grooves hollowed out on the front. They bring lightness to the whole and no restoration has been carried out or is to be planned on this table. On the lower tray decorations of flowers and signature accompanied by a beetle From the mid-1880s until his death: claimed success There are no major changes in the signature of the pieces made by Émile Gallé during this period, apart from an improvement in particular by the addition of quotations or even drawings, more present at this period, such as insects ( butterflies, beetles) or a more marked stylization of the cross of Lorraine. They are, generally speaking, more imposing. Very beautiful and rare model with his signature accompanied by a beetle