This French Napolean III work table, dating to the mid-19th Century, is a versatile and highly decorative antique that offers beauty, history, and everyday usefulness. A beautifully executed parquetry top, featuring carefully matched walnut veneers laid in a geometric chevron and diamond pattern, framed within a softly serpentine molded border. The table is beautifully crafted with the period's characteristic grace and attention to detail. . The hinged top opens to reveal a thoughtfully fitted interior with divided compartments. Below, the table is raised on gracefully cabriole legs joined by a shaped lower shelf.