Table, Walnut, Iron, Spain, 16th Century

Typologically, it is a partial architectural grating with an ornamental and defensive purpose at the same time. Likewise, it clearly shows some of the striking decorative and typolog...

table with hairpin clips. Walnut wood, wrought iron. Spain, 17th century. table made of carved and turned walnut wood with four A-legs, two wrought iron hairpin clips and drawers on...

Friar armchair. Walnut wood, textile, metal. Spain, 16th century. Has defects. Armchair with arms and high back of the type known as “frailero”, which has a textile upholstery with...

A carved wooden frame serves as a support for the wrought iron grille that has decorated balusters: all have a heart-shaped form in the centre, whi...

Portapaz. Silver in its color and gilded. Century XVI. Portapaz made of silver that has a handle (decorated with delicate plant motifs similar to those of the pilasters) and a female and a male bust at the bottom, as well as other architectural elements on the back, and, on the front, an architectural composition classicist basement (with busts flanking a flower and a cross), two pilasters (vegetal decoration and capital recalling the composite order) with entablature (flowers flanking an angel's head; moldings), and a semicircular arch finish with elements veined in relief under cross and flanked by two architectural motifs in the upper part. This composition frames and enhances a gilt silver relief where you can see the Lament or Cry over the Body of Christ, with the Virgin holding the head of Jesus, Saint John at her side, the Magdalene and other characters, a cross following the group and a landscape background with houses and plant elements. This architectural structure mentioned is similar to the one present in other 16th century portapaces, such as that of the Magdalena de Dos Hermanas parish (Hernando de Ballesteros el Mozo, around 1575); or that of the Galaroza parish (same author and date); or that of the portapaz of San Miguel de Jerez de los Caballeros (in some details); etc. As for the relief, it is possible to clearly see a strong Italian influence, and the similarity between it and important pieces such as the Portapaz known as “de Cisneros by Juan de Burgos (1493-1497; MuseoCatedralicio de Alcalá de Henares), as well as in paintings and reliefs. Also noteworthy are both the male and female busts in the lower area and the Maltese cross (or Saint John's) that appears in this area. This symbol was used since the 12th century as an insignia by the Knights Hospitallers of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, also known as the Order of Malta...

Catavinos or scrapie. Silver in its color. Spain, 16th Century. With contrast marks, illegible. Cup without foot or handles, in silver in its color and with a circular base, flar...

16th Century Italian round table made of burl walnut wood. A column and three legs made of the same type of wood is holding the top, which is cut into pie shapes.  

An impressive and illustrated 16th century Spanish walnut writing table, exemplifying unparalleled craftsmanship. The exquisite detailing on the legs, stretchers, and even on the bot...

This late 17th century Spanish Renaissance writing table is constructed of solid walnut and features an impressive 30-inch wide top made from a single plank of walnut. The top joins ...

This late nineteenth century walnut table from France features a hand-carved beveled top made from a single piece of wood, and rests on classic barley twist legs. Barley twist stretc...

From the grandest cathedral to the simplest chair, Spanish style reflects the country’s history. This antique Spanish table, called a “travel table” is a gorgeous piece carrying the visual and functional elements associated with the country’s craft and design history. Thanks largely to its extended holy war...

This is an early walnut Spanish table that could be a great small desk or side table. It has a warm honey patina and its stability is good. You can see in the photos the dovetail con...