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Description from the seller
Walnut-wood floor lectern with a turned column and an inclined top
Floor lecterns with a turned column have ancient origins, dating back to the 17th–18th centuries, when they were used mainly in religious contexts to support sacred texts, musical scores, or prayer books. This type of furniture reflects traditional European craftsmanship, with particular diffusion in Italy, France, and England, where wood turning was a refined art.
These lecterns are highly valued by antique furniture collectors, classical musicians, bibliophiles, and enthusiasts of ecclesiastical furnishings for their functional elegance and historical value. They represent a perfect union between practical utility and artisanal beauty, making them sought-after decorative pieces for both domestic settings and specialized collections. Their presence evokes an atmosphere of culture and tradition that continues to fascinate antique lovers.
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 TranslateWalnut-wood floor lectern with a turned column and an inclined top
Floor lecterns with a turned column have ancient origins, dating back to the 17th–18th centuries, when they were used mainly in religious contexts to support sacred texts, musical scores, or prayer books. This type of furniture reflects traditional European craftsmanship, with particular diffusion in Italy, France, and England, where wood turning was a refined art.
These lecterns are highly valued by antique furniture collectors, classical musicians, bibliophiles, and enthusiasts of ecclesiastical furnishings for their functional elegance and historical value. They represent a perfect union between practical utility and artisanal beauty, making them sought-after decorative pieces for both domestic settings and specialized collections. Their presence evokes an atmosphere of culture and tradition that continues to fascinate antique lovers.
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
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Walnut
Style
Antique
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
128 cm
Width
55 cm
Depth
50 cm
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