Elegant Table, Malachite Veneer Top, Gilt, Louis XVI Style, Extraordinary!!, approx 33"h, 32"diameter.

This side table is truly extraordinary! The stunning faux malachite top and gilt detailing are sure to add a touch of elegance to any room. The Louis XVI style  makes them a unique and special addition to your home decor. Measuring 33 inches in height and 32 inches in both length and width, these tables are the perfect size for any space. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this exceptional piece!

Malachite is a beautiful and rare natural mineral that has been used for a vast variety of decorative, artistic, and cultural purposes throughout human history. A form of copper carbonate (chemical formula Cu2CO3(OH)2 for the swots!), it is found in caverns deep underground, often above large copper ore deposits, where the conditions are right for it to form as clusters and stalactites, or on very rare occasions, as large masses and crystals.

Its rich green colour and the patterns when cut through is what gives it its name, from the Greek moloche, a variant of the term for the mallow-plant, the leaves of which are similar to the bands and patterns in malachite minerals. It ranks between 3.5 and 4 on the Moh’s scale, meaning it is fairly soft, and somewhat brittle, thus it is most commonly used as a veneer rather than a major structural material, and is often protected beneath layers of wax to prevent damage. (Wayside Gallery)

Seller: Old Europe Antiques Home Furnishings

Door to Door Delivery Available! Inexpensive shipping options available, contact me for a quote. [512 686 6531]

Wear and imperfections commensurate with being moved, age and use.  Minor nics and or spots of gilt rubbed off.271t23

"Old World Elegance at Reasonable Prices!"