DESCRIPTION
Description
ABSURD LUXURY = Someone once thought it essential to have a dedicated mahogany table just for chilling wine. The kind of excess that feels both disgusting and absolutely necessary—because why wouldn’t you want your pet-nat served from a piece of furniture?
CONTEMPORARY CONFUSION = is half the charm. Use it for plants, bottles, books, or just let it sit there looking mysteriously important. The beauty of owning something this specific is that nobody quite knows what you're supposed to do with it—including you.
MATERIAL HONESTY = Richly grained mahogany that's only gotten better with age, paired with an oxidized metal liner that's earned its patina through decades of actual use. The neoclassical legs still hold their ground, removable tray still lifts out like it did in 1820.
SOCIAL ARCHAEOLOGY = in mahogany form. Built when entertaining meant entertaining, when the presentation of wine (apparently) carried the weight of civilization itself. It still elevates any gathering, even if that gathering is just you and takeout.
Historically significant, practically absurd, utterly essential.
ABSURD LUXURY = Someone once thought it essential to have a dedicated mahogany table just for chilling wine. The kind of excess that feels both disgusting and absolutely necessary—because why wouldn’t you want your pet-nat served from a piece of furniture?
CONTEMPORARY CONFUSION = is half the charm. Use it for plants, bottles, books, or just let it sit there looking mysteriously important. The beauty of owning something this specific is that nobody quite knows what you're supposed to do with it—including you.
MATERIAL HONESTY = Richly grained mahogany that's only gotten better with age, paired with an oxidized metal liner that's earned its patina through decades of actual use. The neoclassical legs still hold their ground, removable tray still lifts out like it did in 1820.
SOCIAL ARCHAEOLOGY = in mahogany form. Built when entertaining meant entertaining, when the presentation of wine (apparently) carried the weight of civilization itself. It still elevates any gathering, even if that gathering is just you and takeout.
Historically significant, practically absurd, utterly essential.
ABSURD LUXURY = Someone once thought it essential to have a dedicated mahogany table just for chilling wine. The kind of excess that feels both disgusting and absolutely necessary—because why wouldn’t you want your pet-nat served from a piece of furniture?
CONTEMPORARY CONFUSION = is half the charm. Use it for plants, bottles, books, or just let it sit there looking mysteriously important. The beauty of owning something this specific is that nobody quite knows what you're supposed to do with it—including you.
MATERIAL HONESTY = Richly grained mahogany that's only gotten better with age, paired with an oxidized metal liner that's earned its patina through decades of actual use. The neoclassical legs still hold their ground, removable tray still lifts out like it did in 1820.
SOCIAL ARCHAEOLOGY = in mahogany form. Built when entertaining meant entertaining, when the presentation of wine (apparently) carried the weight of civilization itself. It still elevates any gathering, even if that gathering is just you and takeout.
Historically significant, practically absurd, utterly essential.
DESIGNER
Unknown (possibly French cabinetmaker)
CATEGORY
Antique
DIMENSIONS
91 x 61 x 50 cm
REGION
France
CONDITION
Good antique condition. Wear consistent with age, including some scuffing and natural surface variations. Structurally solid and fully functional.
material
Mahogany with bronze or brass accents and removable metal liner
STYLE
Empire / Neoclassical with modern-day utilitarian flair
PERIOD
Early 19th century (circa 1820–1840)
REGION
France
DIMENSIONS
91 x 61 x 50 cm
DESIGNER
Unknown (possibly French cabinetmaker)
material
Mahogany with bronze or brass accents and removable metal liner
CONDITION
Good antique condition. Wear consistent with age, including some scuffing and natural surface variations. Structurally solid and fully functional.
PERIOD
Early 19th century (circa 1820–1840)
STYLE
Empire / Neoclassical with modern-day utilitarian flair
