Coffee table - Walnut
Opens 21 April
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Description from the seller
Round fruitwood inlaid table with a star geometric motif, Sorrento style of the 19th century
This table embodies the artisanal tradition of Sorrento, an Italian town renowned for its wood inlay mastery since the 18th century. Sorrento tables were made with local fruitwoods and decorated with elaborate geometric and floral motifs, using inlay techniques handed down from generation to generation. The central star design and geometric patterns reflect the influence of European decorative art of the 19th century.
These tables are highly valued by collectors of Italian antique furniture and by enthusiasts of traditional craftsmanship for their exceptional artistic quality and the technical refinement of the inlay. The turned tripod with ebonized elements and the hand-inlaid surface make each piece unique and precious. Such tables are particularly sought after on the international antiques market for their historical and aesthetic value and as a testament to an artisanal craft that is now rare.
Seller's Story
Welcome to our profile. We are antique enthusiasts with a deep passion for art, history, and the charm of the past, cultivated through years of research and dedication. On Catawiki we offer a careful and curated selection of antiques: from period furniture to refined objets d'art, up to paintings and sculptures of quality.
Our goal is to offer collectors and lovers of beauty authentic pieces, selected rigorously for their quality, rarity, and condition. We guarantee maximum transparency in descriptions, detailed photographs, and secure and professional packaging, so that these wonders of the past can reach your homes intact to continue their story.
Translated by Google TranslateRound fruitwood inlaid table with a star geometric motif, Sorrento style of the 19th century
This table embodies the artisanal tradition of Sorrento, an Italian town renowned for its wood inlay mastery since the 18th century. Sorrento tables were made with local fruitwoods and decorated with elaborate geometric and floral motifs, using inlay techniques handed down from generation to generation. The central star design and geometric patterns reflect the influence of European decorative art of the 19th century.
These tables are highly valued by collectors of Italian antique furniture and by enthusiasts of traditional craftsmanship for their exceptional artistic quality and the technical refinement of the inlay. The turned tripod with ebonized elements and the hand-inlaid surface make each piece unique and precious. Such tables are particularly sought after on the international antiques market for their historical and aesthetic value and as a testament to an artisanal craft that is now rare.
Seller's Story
Welcome to our profile. We are antique enthusiasts with a deep passion for art, history, and the charm of the past, cultivated through years of research and dedication. On Catawiki we offer a careful and curated selection of antiques: from period furniture to refined objets d'art, up to paintings and sculptures of quality.
Our goal is to offer collectors and lovers of beauty authentic pieces, selected rigorously for their quality, rarity, and condition. We guarantee maximum transparency in descriptions, detailed photographs, and secure and professional packaging, so that these wonders of the past can reach your homes intact to continue their story.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1400-1900
Weight
4 kg
Specific region of origin
Sorrento
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Walnut
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
72 cm
Width
69 cm
Depth
69 cm
Height of the underside of the table
11 cm
Diameter
69 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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