A pair of cement corbels cast in France in the 1900’s forms a highly decorative base for this console table with antique plank top. The two-inch-thick top is made of pine wood that was felled in the 1800’s, which explains the visible cupping that gives the plank added character. Detachable shims were added for stability (see photos), but the wood rests naturally on top of the foliate corbels.
The corbels have a large, curled leaf facing adorned with fluting and volute scrolls. A quarter round protuberance tops each leaf, while the plinth at the base features cavetto molding embellished with a repeating cupped leaf motif. There are minor losses to the cream finish, giving the corbels a weathered appearance. Both corbels also have a rust-colored patina (with one more significant than the other), indicating that the architecturals were once topped by a piece of iron, perhaps a balcony railing.
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20th Century French Cement Console Tables