Console table - Polychrome wood





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Description from the seller
Antique Louis XVI Style Console Table – Carved Wood with Ivory Lacquer and Gilt Decorations
Beautiful antique console table featuring an elegant Neoclassical design inspired by the Louis XVI style. A decorative piece distinguished by its refined craftsmanship and elaborate ornamental details.
The structure features an ivory-coloured lacquered finish enhanced with aged gilt decorations. The front apron is particularly elaborate, featuring a series of pierced geometric motifs, delicate floral ornaments and a striking central medallion depicting a female profile in relief.
The lower section is embellished with decorative garlands, foliage and carved ornamental details. The four slender legs feature vertical fluting, decorative capitals and gilt-finished feet.
The combination of ivory tones, aged gilding and sculptural details gives this console table a particularly elegant and sophisticated appearance.
Period: Late 19th – early 20th century (stylistic attribution).
Style: Louis XVI, Neoclassical.
Material: Carved wood with ivory lacquer and gilt decorative finishes.
Origin: Europe.
Dimensions:
* Height: 85 cm
* Length: 125 cm
* Depth: 31 cm
Condition:
The console is in vintage condition, showing visible signs of age and use. There is craquelure to the lacquer, surface wear, small losses and areas of missing paint and gilding, particularly on the legs and decorative elements. These imperfections are documented in the photographs and contribute to the authentic character of the piece.
Please carefully examine all photographs, as they form an integral part of the description.
Placement and use:
Ideal as an entrance console, a decorative living-room furnishing, an elegant addition to a period residence or a distinctive accent piece in a classical or eclectic interior.
A charming decorative antique with a refined presence and timeless elegance.
Seller's Story
Antique Louis XVI Style Console Table – Carved Wood with Ivory Lacquer and Gilt Decorations
Beautiful antique console table featuring an elegant Neoclassical design inspired by the Louis XVI style. A decorative piece distinguished by its refined craftsmanship and elaborate ornamental details.
The structure features an ivory-coloured lacquered finish enhanced with aged gilt decorations. The front apron is particularly elaborate, featuring a series of pierced geometric motifs, delicate floral ornaments and a striking central medallion depicting a female profile in relief.
The lower section is embellished with decorative garlands, foliage and carved ornamental details. The four slender legs feature vertical fluting, decorative capitals and gilt-finished feet.
The combination of ivory tones, aged gilding and sculptural details gives this console table a particularly elegant and sophisticated appearance.
Period: Late 19th – early 20th century (stylistic attribution).
Style: Louis XVI, Neoclassical.
Material: Carved wood with ivory lacquer and gilt decorative finishes.
Origin: Europe.
Dimensions:
* Height: 85 cm
* Length: 125 cm
* Depth: 31 cm
Condition:
The console is in vintage condition, showing visible signs of age and use. There is craquelure to the lacquer, surface wear, small losses and areas of missing paint and gilding, particularly on the legs and decorative elements. These imperfections are documented in the photographs and contribute to the authentic character of the piece.
Please carefully examine all photographs, as they form an integral part of the description.
Placement and use:
Ideal as an entrance console, a decorative living-room furnishing, an elegant addition to a period residence or a distinctive accent piece in a classical or eclectic interior.
A charming decorative antique with a refined presence and timeless elegance.
