ROUND WINGED TABLE. OAK. POSSIBLY SPAIN, 18TH CENTURY.
Antiques - Furniture
Reference: ZE149
Circular drop-leaf table. Carved oak. Possibly Spain, 18th century. Circular winged table made of carved oak wood that has a series of legs joined by chambranles, which have a decoration of channels and small discs, contrasting with the mere undulating shapes of the edges of some of the legs of the furniture and the curve of the upper area of the spaces that remain on the fronts when the wings of the table are folded. The simplicity of the piece links it more to the utilitarian furnishings of prominent residences than to examples intended for the main rooms of a home. However, the decorative elements mentioned show a clear Neoclassical influence and a certain Baroque flair, a somewhat common combination in 18th-century Spanish furniture. Note that the decoration is concentrated on the lower part of the piece, reflecting the custom of covering tables with rich fabrics to further enhance their appearance. While walnut was commonly used in antique Spanish furniture, oak examples are not uncommon, as it is a wood with a striking grain, abundant at the time, and durable. Similar examples to the present one have been preserved in prominent residences and important collections such as the Museum of Decorative Arts in Madrid, the Lope de Vega House Museum (somewhat earlier examples), National Heritage Collections, etc.
· Size: 154x141x77 cms.
2.000 €
