19th c. Swedish Neoclassical Pair of Demilune Console Tables, Stockholm 1820

Pair of 19th century Swedish demi-lune consoles. Half-moon shape top supported by long slender tapered legs. Tables are free standing for separate use or putting them together as round table making them very versatile. Each measures H31.25" W47" D23.50" As round table diameter...

A pair of charming pedestal tables with oval tops and turned bases supported by intricately carved scrolling legs in Gustavian style. Värmland, Sweden, circa 1850.

A Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Demilune Satinwood and Inlaid Side or Console Tables in the Neoclassical Style Attributed to Edwards and Roberts This fine pair of neoclassical-style tables are of demilune, or semicircular, shape and veneered principally in satinwood. Large-scale panels of satinwood have been laid on the carcass of the frieze to give a segmented effect, which is very attractive. The tapering square-sectioned legs and contrasting spade toes are all classic Sheraton design features, being reused here a century later. The most impressive parts of the tables are undoubtedly the beautiful tops, with the central feature being an inlaid fan-shaped patera, centered by a smaller example of the same form with additional penwork foliage on it. This, in turn, centers on a semicircular feathered boss. Around the edge of the tabletops is a wide crossbanding upon which a repeating neoclassical design featuring penwork scrolling foliage and urns is delicately executed and highly attractive. Footnote: The quality of the present tables indicates that they would have been produced in one of the leading workshops of the period. On stylistic grounds, the most likely maker is Edwards and Roberts. Particularly adept at producing furniture in the inlaid Sheraton style, the firm had an elite clientele and, as such, was able to make the finest furniture without cutting corners. For an example of a Carlton House table...

A pair of Swedish Rococo style painted wood demi lune console tables with cabriole legs Made of solid pine in sweden in the 19th century Painted in a beautiful shade of grey/white w...