French Style Gueridon or Center Table

Three paws, one dark stone top, and a firm belief in the pedestal.

This French style gueridon, or center table, dates to the 20th century. It is built with flame-patterned veneer over wood, under a breccia or marble top. The gueridon began as a small pedestal stand for holding a candlestick, then grew into a table meant to stand on its own in the middle of a room. A tapering three-sided column rises from a shaped platform. Carved scrolls curl over each of the three paw feet, and the rich figure of the veneer wraps the skirt. It stands 27.75 inches high and measures 32.5 across.

Candlesticks are optional now.