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Italian partly ebonised walnut coffee table with scagliola top

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Italian partly ebonised walnut coffee table with scagliola top
Italian, c.1840
Height 50cm, width 86cm, depth 51cm

This coffee table is a wonderful piece of Italian furniture, which features an exquisite scagliola top. Scagliola is a material which is made from a combination of plaster, pigments and glue. It is polished by hand to make a glossy, hard surface which simulates marble. The material first became fashionable in Italy in the 17th Century.

The rectangular top is designed with a central oval which depicts a Claudian landscape with figures in the foreground and Italianate buildings in the distance. This is framed by a variegated blue border, which is flanked by four corner-pieces containing images of red-crested birds perched on branches. These are set against black grounds, within grey-blue frames. The edge of the table is lined with a variegated blue band.

The tabletop is set on a walnut frieze which is supported by four legs. These legs are shaped like classical columns with ebonised shafts. They stand on a rectangular walnut base with waisted sides. This base is set on four slim block-like feet.

More Information

Origin:	Italy
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Ebonised wood, scagliola, wood.
Creation Date:	1840
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	13189
Incollect Reference #:	463538

Dimensions

W.	33.86 in;	H.	19.69 in;	D.	20.08 in;
W.	86 cm;	H.	50 cm;	D.	51 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery, located in London’s exclusive Mayfair district, specializes in exceptional art and antiques from the 19th and early 20th centuries, featuring works by renowned artists and craftsmen. With a focus on quality and historical importance, our diverse collection unites exquisite pieces that exemplify unparalleled artistry. | jamie@mayfairgallery.com | 44.207.491.3435 |