Neoclassical Style Parquetry Center Table
Decorative art, Furniture, Center/Coffee table • Anonymous furniture manufacturer or workshop, likely in the Neoclassical Revival style
Style & Movement
Neoclassical Revival / Traditional
Medium & Technique
Wood veneering, parquetry, marquetry, joinery, and varnish finish
Creation Period
Mid to late 20th century
Dimensions & Format
Estimated diameter 30-36 inches, height 18-24 inches; circular top with shaped edge and freestanding format
Subject Description
A freestanding circular or lobed occasional table featuring a decorative geometric sunburst parquetry veneer pattern on the top surface, supported by substantial fluted pedestal legs with block feet.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair. Shows visible surface wear, scratches, lifting or chipping of veneer along the shaped tabletop edge, and fading of the finish.
Estimated Market Value
150 USD - 350 USD
Auction Estimate
100 USD - 250 USD
Provenance History
Unknown private collection; likely acquired from a retail furniture store or estate sale, indicated by the small paper price/inventory tag on the tabletop.
Art Historical Significance
Representative of mass-produced or mid-century revival furniture inspired by 18th and 19th-century European neoclassical design, reflecting domestic interior design trends of the period.
Notable Features
Distinctive scalloped circular top with radiating veneer grain patterns forming a sunburst motif, paired with robust architectural fluted pedestal legs.
Condition Issues
Chipping and edge damage to the wood veneer along the scalloped perimeter, surface scuffs and scratches on the tabletop, and localized loss of the protective clear coat finish.
Conservation Recommendations
Re-gluing of loose or lifting veneer edges, cleaning with appropriate wood-safe products, touch-up of scratched finishes, and maintaining stable indoor humidity to prevent further wood splitting.