Console table - Carrara marble, Mahogany

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Constance Rousseau
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Description from the seller

Console in blonde mahogany with a white Carrara marble top in the Louis XV style

This console embodies the Louis XV style, characterized by sinuous curved lines, cabriole legs and carved floral decorations. This style reached its peak in France during the reign of Louis XV (1715-1774) and became a symbol of elegance and refinement in European furniture. Consoles of this type were used in the entrances and salons of aristocratic homes as decorative and functional elements. Blonde mahogany, with its warm and golden grain, was particularly appreciated for its natural beauty and its ability to be finely carved, while the Carrara white marble top added a touch of luxury, practicality and prestige thanks to its origin from the famous Tuscan quarries.

This type of furniture is highly valued by antique furniture collectors and by enthusiasts of classical interior design for its timeless elegance and the quality of the carving. Louis XV-style consoles made in blonde mahogany with a Carrara marble top are particularly sought after by interior designers and homeowners who want to add a touch of historical refinement to their spaces. The European market, especially the French and Italian, shows a steady interest in these pieces that combine functionality, artistic value and the intrinsic beauty of precious materials, with Carrara marble further increasing their collectible value.

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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Console in blonde mahogany with a white Carrara marble top in the Louis XV style

This console embodies the Louis XV style, characterized by sinuous curved lines, cabriole legs and carved floral decorations. This style reached its peak in France during the reign of Louis XV (1715-1774) and became a symbol of elegance and refinement in European furniture. Consoles of this type were used in the entrances and salons of aristocratic homes as decorative and functional elements. Blonde mahogany, with its warm and golden grain, was particularly appreciated for its natural beauty and its ability to be finely carved, while the Carrara white marble top added a touch of luxury, practicality and prestige thanks to its origin from the famous Tuscan quarries.

This type of furniture is highly valued by antique furniture collectors and by enthusiasts of classical interior design for its timeless elegance and the quality of the carving. Louis XV-style consoles made in blonde mahogany with a Carrara marble top are particularly sought after by interior designers and homeowners who want to add a touch of historical refinement to their spaces. The European market, especially the French and Italian, shows a steady interest in these pieces that combine functionality, artistic value and the intrinsic beauty of precious materials, with Carrara marble further increasing their collectible value.

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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Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
20 kg
Style subtype
Louis XV
Specific region of origin
Napoli
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Carrara marble, Mahogany
Style
Antique
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
85 cm
Width
98 cm
Depth
40 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
ItalyVerified
146
Objects sold
75%
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