Console table - Wood, Glass - Console with a cherub






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Rococo style console with mirror and carved cherub, dating to the 1940s, crafted in wood with a glass mirror and gilded finish, originally from France and in good condition with age-related wear.
Description from the seller
Rococo-style console with mirror and carved cherub – 20th century
General description
Elegant and scenographic wall console with coordinated mirror, crafted in refined Rococo style and characterized by rich sculptural decoration.
The piece is adorned by a central focal element: a full-round carved cherub that serves as the console support, inserted into a composition of volutes and vegetal motifs.
The oval mirror features a richly worked frame with floral motifs, leaves and small decorative cherubs, creating a harmonious whole with strong theatrical presence.
Materials and craftsmanship
• Carved and shaped wooden structure
• Gilded finish with antique patina
• Rich relief decoration with:
• Rocaille scrolls
• Floral motifs
• Cherub figures
• Oval framed mirror
• Console top in wood (no marble)
Dimensions
Console:
• Height: 77 cm
• Width: 78 cm
• Depth: 25 cm
Mirror:
• Height: 100 cm
• Width: 58 cm
Period and style
• Style: Rococo / Louis XV
• Era: XX century
• Origin: European (stylistic attribution)
Conditions
Good overall condition with signs of wear consistent with age:
• Craquelure of the gilding visible (decorative patina)
• Small abrasions and signs of use
• Slight overall surface wear
• Mirror shows signs of aging but is functional
Overall structure solid and stable.
Distinctive features
• Central sculptural element (cherub) with strong impact
• Rich, three-dimensional decoration
• Graceful Rococò curves
• Strong decorative and scenographic presence
Use and placement
Ideal for:
• Elegant entrances
• Classic or eclectic living rooms
• Scenographic interiors
• Baroque or French-styled interior design
Perfect as a high-impact decorative element.
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ENGLISH VERSION – CATAWIKI STYLE
Rococo style console with mirror and carved cherub – 20th century
General description
Elegant and highly decorative wall console with matching mirror, crafted in refined Rococo style and featuring rich sculptural ornamentation.
The piece is distinguished by a central sculpted cherub figure acting as structural support, integrated into an elaborate composition of scrolls and floral motifs.
The oval mirror is framed by an intricately carved surround with floral decorations, foliage and small cherub figures, creating a harmonious and visually striking ensemble.
Materials and craftsmanship
• Carved and shaped wooden structure
• Gilded finish with aged patina
• Rich relief decoration featuring:
• Rocaille scrolls
• Floral motifs
• Cherub figures
• Oval framed mirror
• Wooden top (no marble)
Dimensions
Console:
• Height: 77 cm
• Width: 78 cm
• Depth: 25 cm
Mirror:
• Height: 100 cm
• Width: 58 cm
Style and period
• Style: Rococo / Louis XV
• Period: 20th century
• Origin: European (stylistic attribution)
Condition
Good overall condition with signs of age and use:
• Visible craquelure in the gilded finish
• Minor wear and abrasions
• General surface wear consistent with age
• Mirror shows signs of age but remains functional
Structurally solid and stable.
Distinctive features
• Central sculptural cherub element
• Rich three-dimensional decoration
• Elegant flowing Rococo lines
• Strong decorative and visual impact
Use and placement
Ideal for:
• Elegant entryways
• Classic or eclectic interiors
• Decorative statement spaces
• French-style interior design
A highly decorative piece with strong visual presence.
Seller's Story
Rococo-style console with mirror and carved cherub – 20th century
General description
Elegant and scenographic wall console with coordinated mirror, crafted in refined Rococo style and characterized by rich sculptural decoration.
The piece is adorned by a central focal element: a full-round carved cherub that serves as the console support, inserted into a composition of volutes and vegetal motifs.
The oval mirror features a richly worked frame with floral motifs, leaves and small decorative cherubs, creating a harmonious whole with strong theatrical presence.
Materials and craftsmanship
• Carved and shaped wooden structure
• Gilded finish with antique patina
• Rich relief decoration with:
• Rocaille scrolls
• Floral motifs
• Cherub figures
• Oval framed mirror
• Console top in wood (no marble)
Dimensions
Console:
• Height: 77 cm
• Width: 78 cm
• Depth: 25 cm
Mirror:
• Height: 100 cm
• Width: 58 cm
Period and style
• Style: Rococo / Louis XV
• Era: XX century
• Origin: European (stylistic attribution)
Conditions
Good overall condition with signs of wear consistent with age:
• Craquelure of the gilding visible (decorative patina)
• Small abrasions and signs of use
• Slight overall surface wear
• Mirror shows signs of aging but is functional
Overall structure solid and stable.
Distinctive features
• Central sculptural element (cherub) with strong impact
• Rich, three-dimensional decoration
• Graceful Rococò curves
• Strong decorative and scenographic presence
Use and placement
Ideal for:
• Elegant entrances
• Classic or eclectic living rooms
• Scenographic interiors
• Baroque or French-styled interior design
Perfect as a high-impact decorative element.
⸻
ENGLISH VERSION – CATAWIKI STYLE
Rococo style console with mirror and carved cherub – 20th century
General description
Elegant and highly decorative wall console with matching mirror, crafted in refined Rococo style and featuring rich sculptural ornamentation.
The piece is distinguished by a central sculpted cherub figure acting as structural support, integrated into an elaborate composition of scrolls and floral motifs.
The oval mirror is framed by an intricately carved surround with floral decorations, foliage and small cherub figures, creating a harmonious and visually striking ensemble.
Materials and craftsmanship
• Carved and shaped wooden structure
• Gilded finish with aged patina
• Rich relief decoration featuring:
• Rocaille scrolls
• Floral motifs
• Cherub figures
• Oval framed mirror
• Wooden top (no marble)
Dimensions
Console:
• Height: 77 cm
• Width: 78 cm
• Depth: 25 cm
Mirror:
• Height: 100 cm
• Width: 58 cm
Style and period
• Style: Rococo / Louis XV
• Period: 20th century
• Origin: European (stylistic attribution)
Condition
Good overall condition with signs of age and use:
• Visible craquelure in the gilded finish
• Minor wear and abrasions
• General surface wear consistent with age
• Mirror shows signs of age but remains functional
Structurally solid and stable.
Distinctive features
• Central sculptural cherub element
• Rich three-dimensional decoration
• Elegant flowing Rococo lines
• Strong decorative and visual impact
Use and placement
Ideal for:
• Elegant entryways
• Classic or eclectic interiors
• Decorative statement spaces
• French-style interior design
A highly decorative piece with strong visual presence.
