GAME TABLE WITH MARQUETRY. “PALO SANTO”, MAHOGANY, FRUIT TREE WOOD, BRONZE, LEATHER. 19TH CENTURY.

Game table with marquetry. Rosewood, mahogany, fruit trees, bronze, leather. XIX century. Table with four fluted legs with metal elements towards the top that has a delicate marquetry decoration (flowers, bows, plant elements) on the main front and on an outer band on the top board, an area in which other marquetry is presented simpler geometric. It has a large drawer, and can be opened to play, leaving a more resistant textile finish on the top. Stylistically, the influence of classicist models in the piece is clear, responding to the norms and tastes of Neoclassicism. These types of pieces were relatively common in the interiors of the haute bourgeoisie, designed to be able to be placed against a wall when not in use and enhance the decorative function of the work while taking up less space, thus promoting the functional aspect of the table.

· Size: 88x43x76 cms.