Irish mahogany tray top occasional table circa. 1760 baroque The style of the top

The style of the top part of this mirror reflects an understanding of continental baroque design with the attenuated scrolls and the palanquin crested with feathers--as a style it was popular for a short period before the development of the English baroque style initially developed by William Kent

banded in tulipwood on four inlaid square tapered legs

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and have a fascinating history

Irish mahogany tray top occasional table circa. 1760 baroque The style of the topA rare Irish mahogany occasional table having a tray top with a short frieze over a shaped molding having cabriole legs with shell carved knees and terminating in ball and claw feet. Irish c. 1760. Ht. 24", Width 13 3 8", Depth 17"