A William & Mary Olivewood and walnut side table

English, circa 1690

A rare late 17th-century side table with a finely figured top of olivewood oyster veneers, decorated with geometric line inlay in holly. Standing on barley twist legs and united by a shaped stretcher.

In particularly good condition, the table retains its original legs and stretcher. The quality of the oyster-cut veneers is complemented by the rich colour and patina developed over 300 years.