Giltwood Neoclassical Revival Marble-Top Side Table

This is a circular side table featuring a white Carrara-style marble top set into a decorative giltwood and gesso frame. The marble surface displays subtle grey veining and an ogee-edge profile. Below the top, the apron is decorated with a continuous beaded or egg-and-dart molding. The table is supported by four cabriole legs, which are heavily ornamented with acanthus leaf carvings and scrollwork at the knees, terminating in small pad or whorl feet. The overall style is consistent with late 19th or early 20th-century Neoclassical or Louis XV Revival furniture. Physically, the item shows significant signs of age and wear; the original gilding has heavily distressed, revealing the white gesso and dark wood or clay bole underneath, particularly on the prominent carved sections of the legs. This finish loss creates a shabby-chic or weathered aesthetic. There are no clearly visible maker's marks from this angle, but the complexity of the carvings suggests mid-to-high quality craftsmanship of its era. The wood appears to be a fruitwood or beech common for gilded pieces. Condition is fair, requiring conservation if a pristine look is desired, though the current distressed state is also a popular decorative style.