table, centre, top piece of solid walnut with a pattern of flowers of other timber veneers, as well as inlays of bone. Around the edges of the top is a contrasting pattern of bone and (probably ebony). The sides of the table are similarly decorated, as are the legs and stretchers. The legs are S-curves of solid walnut, standing on square blocks of the same timber, also inlaid. The inward curving cross-grained stretchers are attached to the legs and are also of solid inlaid walnut. The table stands on four ebony bun feet. there is a drawer in one of the longer sides.
Such furniture was made in Italy, Holland and England - in fact, over most of Western Europe during this period. The fact that the quality of craftsmanship of the inlay and penwork is not of the highest standard may indicate an Italian origin.

there is no doubt that the table is in the style of the early baroque tables of the period, circa 1670-1700. The finish is confirmed by the use of side runners in the drawer. The table top is a simple piece of solid walnut with a pattern of flowers of other timber veneers, as well as inlays of bone. Around the edges of the top is a contrasting pattern of bone and ebony. The sides of the table are similarly decorated, as are the legs and stretchers. The legs are S-curves of solid walnut, standing on square blocks of the same timber, also inlaid. The inward curving cross-grained stretchers are attached to the legs and are also of solid walnut. The finish is confirmed by the use of side runners in the drawer.