Side table - Wood - Rinconera






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This is a corner table from the first half of the 20th century, made of wood, and as soon as you look at it you notice that characteristic balance of domestic furniture of the era: clear functionality, gentle proportions, and a handcrafted touch that turns a small piece into a presence. Its triangular design, conceived to hug the corner of a room, responds to a practical logic very typical of traditional interiors, where every nook was cleverly utilized.
The structure revolves around a central turned column, elegant and slightly robust, that supports two levels. That turning, with its soft curves and vertical rhythm, reveals the hand of the carpenter and the influence of nineteenth-century styles that remained influential in the first decades of the 20th century. From that column arise three curved legs, open like a classical tripod, providing stability and a nearly sculptural gesture. The legs end in rounded, discreet shapes that soften the silhouette and reinforce the sense of a well-made piece.
The two triangular shelves, with raised edges at the upper level, add functionality and a decorative touch. They are surfaces intended for small objects: a plant, a clock, a book, a figurine. The wood, warm and polished, shows a patina that speaks of time, of use, of domestic life. It is not an ostentatious piece; it is a nearby, useful piece, with that quiet charm of furniture that accompanies generations.
Taken together, this corner table combines traditional practicality, carved craftsmanship, visual balance, and an aesthetic that fits both classic environments and contemporary spaces seeking objects with soul.
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Seller's Story
This is a corner table from the first half of the 20th century, made of wood, and as soon as you look at it you notice that characteristic balance of domestic furniture of the era: clear functionality, gentle proportions, and a handcrafted touch that turns a small piece into a presence. Its triangular design, conceived to hug the corner of a room, responds to a practical logic very typical of traditional interiors, where every nook was cleverly utilized.
The structure revolves around a central turned column, elegant and slightly robust, that supports two levels. That turning, with its soft curves and vertical rhythm, reveals the hand of the carpenter and the influence of nineteenth-century styles that remained influential in the first decades of the 20th century. From that column arise three curved legs, open like a classical tripod, providing stability and a nearly sculptural gesture. The legs end in rounded, discreet shapes that soften the silhouette and reinforce the sense of a well-made piece.
The two triangular shelves, with raised edges at the upper level, add functionality and a decorative touch. They are surfaces intended for small objects: a plant, a clock, a book, a figurine. The wood, warm and polished, shows a patina that speaks of time, of use, of domestic life. It is not an ostentatious piece; it is a nearby, useful piece, with that quiet charm of furniture that accompanies generations.
Taken together, this corner table combines traditional practicality, carved craftsmanship, visual balance, and an aesthetic that fits both classic environments and contemporary spaces seeking objects with soul.
Certified shipping and careful packaging.
