Antique Long Narrow Console Table, China

Beautiful lines define this striking Italian Renaissance style console table. Crafted in pine, the white painted finish has been scraped and distressed to reveal the pinewood below, adding character and depth to the finish while highlighting carved details. The double turned pedestals rest on a raised base adding to its powerful visual appeal. Note the single drawer with no pull, almost hidden among the carved details of the table skirt...

The weathered patina of the old oak wood draws one to this long refectory or library table with two functioning drawers from France. The turned legs of the long stretcher base add to...

This English mahogany console table is a rare period example of the elaborate Chinese Chippendale style. A study in symmetry and balance, this table combines the restrained elegance of the Georgian period with the intricate artistry of the Orientalist aesthetic. Elaborate fretwork on the frieze and pierced supports are beautifully matched by fluted legs. As a whole, it represents a stunning marriage of Chippendale craftsmanship and Eastern design. Small, decorative tables such as this represented the great influence that China had in European decorative and Fine art beginning in the 1600s. Since the Restoration of the monarchy, there had been a growing interest in Chinese-style design forms in England. Called "chinoiserie" in French, this style had become extremely popular by the middle of the 18th century, and designers such as Thomas Chippendale eagerly adopted the elaborate Eastern designs. By the mid-1750s, the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens were sporting "Chinese Pavilions...

This is an amazing table with exceptional marquetry and inlay. It's fantastic in the way it was made.