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Pair of Italian Rococo-Style Console Tables

Elegant matching half-moon consoles – Rococo style – 20th century

Beautiful matching pair of decorative console tables, designed in the Rococo tradition and characterized by rich ornamental workmanship. Both consoles feature a shaped half-moon top, an ivory/cream painted finish, gilded mouldings and delicate hand-painted floral decoration.

The front is richly embellished with carved and applied ornamental elements, including scrolls, rocaille motifs, shell forms and vegetal details. The elegantly curved cabriole-style legs terminate in richly carved scroll feet, giving the pair a highly decorative and theatrical appearance.

The tops are decorated with delicate polychrome floral compositions enclosed within painted ornamental borders. The combination of ivory, cream, white and gilded details creates a refined appearance typical of aristocratic Italian decorative furniture.

The matching pair is particularly attractive because of the consistency of its forms and decoration. They can be placed on either side of a doorway, mirror, central console or used as coordinated decorative furniture in an elegant interior.

Style and period

Style: Rococo / Louis XV / Italian Baroque Revival
Period: 20th century, historic-style production
Origin: Italy, stylistically attributed
Material: carved, painted and gilded wood
Decoration: polychrome floral motifs, scrollwork, rocaille decoration and gilding
Type: matching pair of half-moon console tables

Dimensions

Height: 64 cm
Width: 60 cm
Depth: 27 cm

Measurements refer to each console.

Condition

Good vintage condition considering age, with visible signs of age and use.

The photographs show areas of loss to the gilding, abrasions, scratches and small losses to the finish along the edges of the tops and ornamental elements. Normal surface imperfections and wear to the painted decoration are also present, consistent with the age and handcrafted character of the pieces.

Some imperfections and signs of wear are particularly visible on the upper surfaces and edges, as documented in the photographs. The structures nevertheless retain their important decorative character and original aesthetic qualities.

The photographs form an integral part of the description and should be carefully examined to assess the overall condition.

Presentation

A highly decorative and eye-catching pair, ideal for elegant and classical interiors. Particularly suitable for entrances, living rooms, bedrooms, boutiques, hotels, galleries or residences decorated in Rococo, Baroque or French Country style.

The floral-painted tops and elaborate carved decoration make these consoles especially appealing to collectors and enthusiasts of Italian decorative furniture from the 20th century.

Note: the vases shown in the styled photographs are for decorative presentation only and are not included in the lot unless otherwise stated.