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Italian 18th Century Inlay Console Table

Offered by: Fireside Antiques

Description
Dimensions: 29” H x 34” W x 18 ⅛” D

This breathtaking walnut console table from 18th century Italy is decorated with a technique of inlay known since the Middle Ages as “certosina” which uses delicate pieces of bone assembled into exquisite geometric patterns borrowed from the decorative arts traditions in Syria or Morocco and cultures in between. Almost every surface of the table is covered in some way with stars, diamonds, or flowers with the exception of two figural tiles in the top-center sketched with cherubs (“putti” in Italian) playing. A line of carved pendant molding drapes from the rectangular top, each little circular suspension also inlaid with a tiny mosaic star. The visual feast is carried down through the four serpentine legs to underscore the Moorish influence in their expressive Arabesque scrolls with circular medallions embedded into the grain. At the junction of the four legs rising up from the center is a turned wood finial also wrapped in a line of geometric inlay. Regarding the condition, note there are cracks and a couple pendants missing at the corners otherwise the patina would be consistent with age and use. Please view the detailed images to see more of this remarkable certosina inlay console table.

More Information

Origin:	Italy
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Carved, Inlay, Walnut, Bone.
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1700's
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	4486-5
Incollect Reference #:	815271

Dimensions

W.	34 in;	H.	29 in;	D.	18.125 in;
W.	86.36 cm;	H.	73.66 cm;	D.	46.04 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.