Round Table with Marble Top

Honoring the essential character of wood and stone, this 19th-century end table marries the animated grain of northern elmwood to the subtle veining of pure marble. A masterful design united by flowing curves, this table exhibits a flawlessly turned apron that wends curved legs down to a circular stretcher bar, echoing the round table top. Evidence of its precise construction is seen in the mortise-and-tenon joints and mitered joinery where its legs insert into the apron. Once a feature in a well-to-do home in Shanxi province, this extraordinary table complements clean-lined, contemporary interiors with classic curves and time-honored materials.