Hardstone Inlay Table, Central Italy (rome Or Florence), Second Half Of The 19th Century

Rectangular center table featuring a hardstone-inlaid top on black Belgian marble, supported by an elegant ebonized wood base with shaped stretcher and tapered legs. The top is a masterpiece of lapidary craftsmanship, composed of scrolling foliage, floral elements, butterflies, and insects, arranged in a harmonious and richly detailed symmetrical design.
The pietre dure technique incorporates a wide palette of precious materials: jasper, lapis lazuli, alabaster, mother-of-pearl, giallo antico, red porphyry, malachite, onyx, chalcedony, and other polychrome marbles, masterfully inlaid with microscopic precision to create a vivid, tapestry-like surface.
The double-banded border with arabesque floral scrolls evokes the legacy of Florentine Grand Ducal workshops and Roman parade tables of the 19th century, inspired by the opulence of 17th-century Baroque models. The composition achieves a balance of grandeur and elegance, marked by dynamic rhythm and chromatic harmony.
Likely commissioned for a noble residence or international collection, this table stands as a pinnacle of 19th-century Italian hardstone artistry.