Jean-Pierre Ryckaert Console Tables

1950s Italian gilt iron and marble top console. Marble was professionally repaired years ago, as shown in last picture.

This elegant iron console table has a patchwork mica covered top supported by slender tapering wrought iron legs. Perfect for an entryway or behind a sofa.

Jean-Pierre Ryckaert, wrought iron and leather coffee table base, France 1950. Tripod-shaped, this creation combines heavy-section wrough...

A stunning example of Regency elegance, this vintage console table features a luxurious marble top resting on an intricately detailed wrought iron base. The marble showcases natural ...

Pier Luigi Colli art glass and golden wrought iron structure small table console. From Italy from 1950s production. This designer was famous for his particular capability of working ...

We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as it provides detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. This elegant and refined Italian wrought iron wall console table features an exceptional curvilinear and slender design, aesthetically and symmetrically perfect. The upper top is made of high-quality wood painted black, with few decorative elements that are simple and rationally distributed. This model has the convenient feature of being fixed to the wall by means of two small perforated plates welded to the back edge of the console table (see photo), ensuring the piece of furniture is permanently solid and stable. The console table was created between 1930 and 1935 in an ironworking workshop in the Santo Spirito district of Florence, Tuscany, Italy. Since ancient times, this part of the city has been the vibrant center of Florence's craftsmanship. Florence has a long history of metalworking, dating back to the Renaissance, when it was an important center for the production of wrought iron. Florentine craftsmen were renowned for their intricate designs and high-quality ironwork, often used for furniture, gates, and architectural elements. Italian wrought iron consoles have a rich history and are admired for their craftsmanship, elegance, and durability. The evolution of these pieces reflects broader trends in art, architecture, and interior design in Italy, particularly in Tuscany. The use of wrought iron dates back to antiquity, but during the late medieval period, Italian blacksmiths began to perfect their skills, creating functional and decorative artifacts, including furniture. The Renaissance (14th-17th centuries) was a significant period for art and craftsmanship in Italy. Wealthy patrons, inspired by classical antiquity, commissioned intricate wrought iron work for their homes and public buildings. Tuscany during the Renaissance was the world center for art, culture, science, and crafts. During the Baroque period (17th-18th centuries), wrought iron consoles became more extravagant, featuring bold and dramatic designs with heavy ornamentation. Neoclassicism (late 18th-early 19th century) brought a return to simplicity and classical inspiration; wrought iron furniture had decorative elements inspired by ancient Greece and Rome. From the 19th to the early 20th century, ironwork saw a mix of styles, including the revival of earlier periods and the introduction of new trends such as Art Nouveau, with organic, flowing lines and patterns inspired by nature. In the 20th century, wrought iron console tables continued to evolve, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern design principles. Mid-century modern styles (1920-1950) favored a more minimalist design, with simple, clean lines and functional forms. Wrought iron furniture could incorporate glass and wood. Italian wrought iron console tables were traditionally made by skilled blacksmiths using techniques passed down through generations. This involved heating the iron in forges and shaping it with a hammer and anvil. Italian wrought iron console tables are often considered functional works of art, serving practical purposes while acting as focal points in a room. This particular type of table is versatile and suits a variety of settings, from classic to contemporary. Antique wrought iron console tables...

A Wrought Iron Marble Top Console Table with gilt details; 20th Century in the style of René Prou. Height 46 1/2 x width 39 1/2 x depth 8 1/2...

Midcentury Brutalist Coffee Table by Jean-Pierre Ryckaert. The table is equipped with thick leather straps that uniquely connect th...

Italian wrought iron and marble console table. Midcentury Italian armorial patinated wrought iron wall mount console table. This vintage Italian console table...

A neoclassical style painted Wrought-iron console with slate top Measures: Height 40 inches, width 53 inches, depth 13 inches. Provenance: Richard Kazarian, Providence, Rhode Island. Property from a Private Collection, Southampton, New York Le Trianon...

This rare small half-moon console is made of wrought iron with decorations of leaves and arrows and a marble on top. This is a French work. Circa 1940

19th Century French marble topped wrought iron console table. Circa 1880.