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French 19th Century Iron Railing Console

Offered by: Fireside Antiques

Description
Dimensions: 36 ½” H x 54” W x 12” D

French 19th century cast iron balcony railing, repurposed as a stunning console table. On top is a narrow slab of (new) blue-green stone animated by painterly veining in dense accumulations of fine ripples, surrounding a few patches of white. The repetition of the parallel rods on the table base are interrupted by sculptural, if not symbolic iron bars that have been curled and twisted to resemble shepherds’ hooks. At the center of the frieze–lining up with the pyramidal design on the front–is a face with a corona of radiating waves referencing the Sun King (Louis XIV) but could pass for a Medusa emblem as well. Patina of red oxidation of the iron blends with the traces of vibrant Kelly green paint giving the metal wonderful organic and tactile qualities to harmonize with any indoor-outdoor living environment. Please view the detailed images to see more of this unique console table.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Iron, Marble, Cast Iron, Wrought Iron.
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1800's
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	AN01862
Incollect Reference #:	831201

Dimensions

W.	54 in;	H.	36.5 in;	D.	12 in;
W.	137.16 cm;	H.	92.71 cm;	D.	30.48 cm;

Message from Seller:

Fireside Antiques, founded in 1982 by Cheri McDaniel and Susan Roland, is now owned and operated by the third generation, Laura Roland. For inquiries, contact info@firesideantiques.com or 225.752.9565, and explore our extensive collection either online or at our 18,000 square foot showroom in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.