Table - Wood - Table "Fratino"
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Wooden solid table 'Fratino' in Italian Renaissance style, dating to the first half of the 20th century, with a 190 × 80 × 80 cm top, weighing 43 kg, brown colour, in discrete condition with probable small missing pieces.
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"Fratino" Solid Hardwood Table - Italian Renaissance Style
Splendid coffee or refectory table, commonly referred to as "Fratino", crafted in solid wood with a rich dark patina that enhances its historic character and timeless elegance. This piece stands out for its structural solidity and the refinement of hand-carved details.
Main Features:
Top: Large rectangular with molded edges. Under the top edge runs a splendid carved frame with a scalloped/bacchetta pattern (petal or bacchus motif), typical of the late Renaissance style.
Base: Supported by two imposing vase/lyre-shaped legs, finely carved with acanthus leaf motifs and lateral volutes.
Central Beam: The legs are connected by a robust horizontal traverser, enriched at the center with a shell-carved medallion (scallop) and terminal scrolls, which ensures extreme stability and aesthetic prestige.
Feet: The table rests on dramatic lion’s paw feet (or ferini), a symbol of nobility and strength in period furniture.
Condition:
The piece is in overall excellent condition, with normal signs of aging that attest to its authenticity and enhance its charm (small natural wood cracks or light surface marks as visible in the photo). The structure is solid and ready to be placed in a prestigious living room, study, or dining room."
Seller's Story
Ridyamo is a project in the social and circular economy that brings together sustainability, beauty, and solidarity, to transform objects no longer in use into concrete help for Dynamo Camp ETS, which offers free Recreational Therapy programs to minors affected by serious or chronic illnesses, neurodevelopmental disorders, or disabilities.
By collecting and selling second-hand items, RiDyamo also creates a positive impact on the community and the environment.
Translated by Google Translate"Fratino" Solid Hardwood Table - Italian Renaissance Style
Splendid coffee or refectory table, commonly referred to as "Fratino", crafted in solid wood with a rich dark patina that enhances its historic character and timeless elegance. This piece stands out for its structural solidity and the refinement of hand-carved details.
Main Features:
Top: Large rectangular with molded edges. Under the top edge runs a splendid carved frame with a scalloped/bacchetta pattern (petal or bacchus motif), typical of the late Renaissance style.
Base: Supported by two imposing vase/lyre-shaped legs, finely carved with acanthus leaf motifs and lateral volutes.
Central Beam: The legs are connected by a robust horizontal traverser, enriched at the center with a shell-carved medallion (scallop) and terminal scrolls, which ensures extreme stability and aesthetic prestige.
Feet: The table rests on dramatic lion’s paw feet (or ferini), a symbol of nobility and strength in period furniture.
Condition:
The piece is in overall excellent condition, with normal signs of aging that attest to its authenticity and enhance its charm (small natural wood cracks or light surface marks as visible in the photo). The structure is solid and ready to be placed in a prestigious living room, study, or dining room."
Seller's Story
Ridyamo is a project in the social and circular economy that brings together sustainability, beauty, and solidarity, to transform objects no longer in use into concrete help for Dynamo Camp ETS, which offers free Recreational Therapy programs to minors affected by serious or chronic illnesses, neurodevelopmental disorders, or disabilities.
By collecting and selling second-hand items, RiDyamo also creates a positive impact on the community and the environment.
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Era
1900-2000
Weight
43 kg
Style subtype
Renaissance Style
Title additional information
Table "Fratino"
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Wood
Style
Antique
Colour
Brown
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
80 cm
Width
190 cm
Depth
80 cm
Estimated period
First half of the 20th century
