Early 20th Century Venetian Console Carved Walnut by Meroni e Fossati, Lissone

Early 20th century Credenza vitrine Art Nouveau walnut and burl walnut by Meroni & Fossati Lissone. Precious and elegant sideboard with original antique patina, wax polished. A. Mer...

Italian elegant early 20th century Directoire writing desk in walnut massive and veneered with inlay on the top by Meroni & Fossati. Wax polished Useful height under central drawer 60 cm. To better understand the Directoire style of this desk Directoire style was a period in the decorative arts, fashion, and especially furniture design in France concurrent with the Directory (November 2, 1795–November 10, 1799), the later part of the French Revolution. The style uses Neoclassical architectural forms, minimal carving, planar expanses of highly grained veneers, and applied decorative painting. It is a style transitional between Louis XVI and Empire. The Directoire style was primarily established by the architects and designers Charles Percier (1764–1838) and Pier François Léonard Fontaine (1762–1853). In its use of Neoclassical architectural form and decorative motifs the style anticipates the slightly later and more elaborate Empire style, which was introduced after Napoleon established the First French Empire. The Directoire style reflected the Revolutionary belief in the values of republican Rome: "The stoic virtues of Republican Rome were upheld as standards not merely for the arts but also for political behaviour and private morality. Conventionels saw themselves as antique...

Beginning 20th century low Venetian Baroque console in carved gold walnut, veneer walnut and burl walnut with inlay thread. Cabinet color fuch...

Early 20th century Baroque Revival console, entry table, in blond walnut, lacquered. With original pink fabric of the epoch In good conditions, wax polished. Measures cm: H 85 x W...

Inlaid maple, walnut and mahogany wood top with surrounding hand-carved wood base and legs. Legs are carved dolphins, centre are two Italian figures.

A magnificent and large scale Spanish 20th century Baroque style, ormolu and green marble freestanding console. The most impressive console is raised by elegant scrolled acanthus lea...

A magnificent and large scale Spanish 20th century Baroque style, ormolu and white marble freestanding console. The most impressive console is raised by elegant scrolled acanthus lea...

Very unusual carved mahogany console Intricate carved flowers on top with carved leaf motif on the base and carved rope detail in the center Beautiful craftsmanship