French Napoléon III Gilt Bronze Side Table with Black Marble Top Eagle Heads

French Napoléon III period gilt bronze table from the mid-19th century, with black marble top and shelf and eagle heads. Created in France during the reign of Emperor Napoléon III’s reign, this gilt bronze side table features a circular black marble top surrounded by a thin reeded rim, sitting above a tripod base with eagle heads. This base surrounds a lower shelf with in-curving stretcher below, and rests on hoofed feet. With its elegant decor and complimenting colors, this French Napoléon III period gilt bronze side table circa 1860 will bring a refined touch to any home, particularly placed in a living room.