19th Century Late Gustavian Console Table

Early 19th century Late Gustavian gilt wood console table with a rectangular porphyry marble top, supported by four slender, spirally fluted legs with carved figural capitals in the Egyptian taste. The frieze features finely patterned scale decoration, gilt moldings and applied ornamental details. The legs are joined by a rectangular lower platform with a dark, worn surface and a substantial plinth base. The gilt finish displays age-related oxidation, surface abrasion and variations in color, consistent with the aged surface.

Specifications:

Origin: Sweden (attribution)

Period: Late Gustavian, late 18th–early 19th century

Style: Late Gustavian

Finish: Gilt carved wood with dark painted and patinated surfaces; porphyry marble top

Dimensions: H: 33.1" (84 cm) | W: 37.8" (96 cm) | D: 20.9" (53 cm)

Condition: Visible wear to the gilt finish, including rubbing, losses and oxidation to the carved details and moldings. The lower platform and plinth exhibit surface abrasion, scratches and darkened patina. The marble top has a dark surface with visible signs of age and use.