Marble-top table 1850 - 1870

This marble-top table, created by Danish architect Theophil Hansen between 1850 and 1870, is a stunning example of 19th-century decorative arts. Its black marble surface is inlaid with colorful pietra dura flowers and other motifs, creating a rich and intricate pattern. The table's base features a central urn adorned with gilt garlands, supported by four gilded cherubs and ending in claw feet. This piece, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases the high craftsmanship and aesthetic sensibility of the period.