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Pietra dura inlay Italian coffee table

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
This highly unusual coffee table is set with an exceptionally beautiful pietra dura top. The pietra dura panelled top has been expertly crafted from a variety of striking and brightly coloured semi-precious stones (including malachite and lapis lazuli), all set into black marble, to create a wondrous vision of nature, with a bird sat on a flowering branch with three butterflies shown fluttering nearby. The pietra dura top is set into a hardwood surround, all supported on a table base with four legs and stretcher.
Pietra dura, or pietra dure, is the highly skilled artform in which patterns or pictures are formed through the inlay of semi-precious stones. It is similar to mosaic work and was typically used in antiquity to produce table tops and decorative panels.

More Information

Origin:	Italy
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Hardstone, Pietra Dura, Wood.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	8200
Incollect Reference #:	375785

Dimensions

W.	32.68 in;	H.	23.23 in;	D.	24.8 in;
W.	83 cm;	H.	59 cm;	D.	63 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery, located in London’s exclusive Mayfair district, specializes in exceptional art and antiques from the 19th and early 20th centuries, featuring works by renowned artists and craftsmen. With a focus on quality and historical importance, our diverse collection unites exquisite pieces that exemplify unparalleled artistry. | jamie@mayfairgallery.com | 44.207.491.3435 |