Console table - Carrara marble, Mahogany

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Console in blond mahogany with a white Carrara marble top, in the Louis XV style, dating from 1850–1900, made in Italy (Naples), in excellent condition with minor signs of wear and age.

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Golden-brown mahogany console with white Carrara marble top in the Louis XV style

This console represents the Louis XV style, characterized by sinuous curved lines, cabriole legs and intricately 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 drawing rooms of aristocratic homes as decorative and functional pieces. The golden-brown mahogany, with its warm, golden grain, was particularly valued for its natural beauty and its ability to be finely carved, while the top in Carrara white marble added a touch of luxury, practicality and prestige thanks to its origin in the renowned Tuscan quarries.

This type of furniture is highly appreciated by antique furniture collectors and lovers of classical interior design for its timeless elegance and the quality of the carving. Louis XV-style consoles made of golden-brown mahogany with a Carrara marble top are especially sought after by interior designers and homeowners who want to add a touch of historic refinement to their spaces. The European market, particularly 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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Golden-brown mahogany console with white Carrara marble top in the Louis XV style

This console represents the Louis XV style, characterized by sinuous curved lines, cabriole legs and intricately 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 drawing rooms of aristocratic homes as decorative and functional pieces. The golden-brown mahogany, with its warm, golden grain, was particularly valued for its natural beauty and its ability to be finely carved, while the top in Carrara white marble added a touch of luxury, practicality and prestige thanks to its origin in the renowned Tuscan quarries.

This type of furniture is highly appreciated by antique furniture collectors and lovers of classical interior design for its timeless elegance and the quality of the carving. Louis XV-style consoles made of golden-brown mahogany with a Carrara marble top are especially sought after by interior designers and homeowners who want to add a touch of historic refinement to their spaces. The European market, particularly 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
184
Objects sold
79.31%
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