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Antique walnut inlaid coffee table in the Sorrentine style, dating from 1850–1900, with a bombe drawer and elaborated floral marquetry, Italian origin from Sorrento, in good condition with minor signs of age.
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Inlaid walnut coffee table with floral decorations, Sorrentine style
This table reflects the tradition of Sorrento inlay, an ornamental art that reached its peak between the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the Sorrento Peninsula. Walnut was the preferred wood of Campanian artisans for its workability and warm natural tone, ideal for housing floral inlays and naturalistic motifs. The carved Cabriole legs and the bombe-shaped drawer with bronze fittings testify to the influence of the French Louis-Philippe style, reinterpreted by Italian artisan craftsmanship.
This type of furniture is highly valued by collectors of vintage Italian furniture and by enthusiasts of Sorrentine craftsmanship. Its charm lies in the refinement of hand-executed floral inlay, the quality of artisan workmanship, and its versatility as a living-room coffee table or bedside table. Authentic pieces from the era are particularly sought after on the Italian and European antique markets for their historical value, aesthetic beauty, and the execution mastery they represent.
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 TranslateInlaid walnut coffee table with floral decorations, Sorrentine style
This table reflects the tradition of Sorrento inlay, an ornamental art that reached its peak between the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the Sorrento Peninsula. Walnut was the preferred wood of Campanian artisans for its workability and warm natural tone, ideal for housing floral inlays and naturalistic motifs. The carved Cabriole legs and the bombe-shaped drawer with bronze fittings testify to the influence of the French Louis-Philippe style, reinterpreted by Italian artisan craftsmanship.
This type of furniture is highly valued by collectors of vintage Italian furniture and by enthusiasts of Sorrentine craftsmanship. Its charm lies in the refinement of hand-executed floral inlay, the quality of artisan workmanship, and its versatility as a living-room coffee table or bedside table. Authentic pieces from the era are particularly sought after on the Italian and European antique markets for their historical value, aesthetic beauty, and the execution mastery they represent.
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.
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Era
1400-1900
Weight
9 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
68 cm
Width
56 cm
Depth
33 cm
Height of the underside of the table
28 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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