Bench. Walnut. Spanish School, 17th Century.

Bench. Walnut. Spanish School, 17th century.
Bench made of walnut wood carved in its color, with a backrest composed of a smooth rectangular board and a seat composed of another board similar to the previous one, both arranged at an angle. The legs have a particular shape, called "lyre", and are decorated with plant and architectural motifs (foliage) in relief. It also has two wooden "ties", whose profile is wavy. The tables with lyre-shaped legs have their origins in the Spain of Charles II, during the second half of the 17th century. The simplest tables have a simple cutout in the side legs, and are even entirely carved in models with a peripheral center. This support element, as can be seen, was also used in other types of furniture. The material is also common in old Spanish cabinetmaking, although it should be noted that it seems that the ties are most often made of wrought iron. -
Dimensions: 56x219x92 cm