Italian Centerpieces

Although the Rococo in France (where the style originated) lasted from roughly 1725 to 1760, other countries in Europe produced period art and furniture until the late 18th century. One such country was Italy and in particular, Venice, where this unusual carved walnut centerpiece was hand-carved, circa 1780. A large shell-form bowl with volute leaf embellishments is being held by three putti emerging from an undulating base. The wave pattern is reminiscent of a foaming sea, further indicated by the stylized dolphin tails emerging from the spray. All of the tails are textured with a lozenge-patterned background, protruding as high-relief elements. On the underside, the scalloped tips of the water swing down in three areas, forming well-disguised feet. The carvings of the centerpiece are quite exceptional, given the height and breadth of the piece. A wonderful decorative accessory for any large table, our walnut Venetian centerpiece...

This 18th century Italian Capodimonte white glazed porcelain centrepiece is an oustanding sculptural artwork expertly hand carved with finely detailed figurines, putto angels playing...

Large, rare Italian reticulated, hand painted Rococo style floral motif centerpiece by the Nove factory. Designed as an oval reticulated footed basket with masses of hand sculpted fl...

Italian Venetian murano (1890) clear glass round centerpiece with fluted bottom raised on a low pedestal base.  

Gorgeus set of two sterling silver sugar spreaders. The incomparable chisel work reproduces the motif with vollutte and shells is typical of Ge...