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19th Century Pietra Dura Table

About the Item

Exceptional, richly inlaid, circa 1850, Roman, ebonized and parcel gilt, Pietra Dura occasional table with scrolling x-stretcher capped by a marble, sphere finial.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)Width: 44.75 in (113.67 cm)Depth: 28.5 in (72.39 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Marble,Wood,Carved,Ebonized,Gilt,Hand-Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    Italy
  • Period:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Newport Beach, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU853910023363
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