Attributed to Pottier & Stymus (active 1859–1910)
New York, c. 1865–1870
Walnut with imported French marquetry and porcelain plaque
48" wide × 30" tall × 22" deep
This opulent center table reflects the cosmopolitan artistry of New York’s finest furniture makers during the mid-19th century. The firm of Pottier & Stymus, known for furnishing the homes of America’s industrial elite, often imported French marquetry panels and Sèvres-style porcelain plaques to incorporate into their luxurious designs.
The marquetry top—crafted in France—displays a masterful bouquet of flowers framed by scrolling foliate motifs, demonstrating the high standard of European veneer work that influenced American tastes. The table’s rosewood base, made in New York, is distinguished by gracefully carved legs and a robust stretcher, balancing elegance and strength.
Blending French refinement with American innovation, this table exemplifies the international collaboration that defined luxury furniture of the Gilded Age. It embodies the ambition and artistry of New York’s cabinetmakers at a time when the United States was emerging as a center of design sophistication.
