Blue John Table by Royal Marble Works

This monumental table is a rare masterpiece of English furniture, custom-made by the Royal Marble Works for an important titled estate. Its striking design combines stunning Blue John and other important British fossil, marble and mineral specimens with exquisitely carved mahogany at an impressive scale, marking it as one of England's most important tables. The Royal Marble Works epitomized the pinnacle of British decorative stone furnishings. Their exceptional skills were recognized and patronized by the royal family, defining a significant chapter in England's artistic heritage. The firm was catapulted into global fame during the Great Exhibition of 1851, with its critically acclaimed and prize-winning marble table presented by John Woodley. Subsequent royal engagements—including a commissioned order from Prince Albert for Osborne House and the purchase of a marble table by the Prince of Wales in 1856—helped them achieve the status of the world’s preeminent hardstone craftsmen. Thi