Inlaid “book-shaped” Gaming Table – Lombardy, Late 18th Century
An extraordinary Lombard-made inlaid "book-style" gaming table, a refined expression of the great neoclassical cabinetmaking tradition.
Elegant geometric motifs on the top and the band beneath the top highlight the contrast between the walnut veneer and the walnut burl veneer, lending depth and luminosity to the surface. The overall effect is one of great elegance and sophistication.
Inside, the table features an extraordinary, richly inlaid top in various woods with figures of griffins and mascarons, executed using fire-etched shadows: distinctive techniques from the finest Lombard workshops of the period.
Width 92.5 cm – Depth 47 cm – Height 77.5 cm
Open top measures 92 x 92 cm and height under the band is 59.5 cm.
Elegant geometric motifs on the top and the band beneath the top highlight the contrast between the walnut veneer and the walnut burl veneer, lending depth and luminosity to the surface. The overall effect is one of great elegance and sophistication.
Inside, the table features an extraordinary, richly inlaid top in various woods with figures of griffins and mascarons, executed using fire-etched shadows: distinctive techniques from the finest Lombard workshops of the period.
Width 92.5 cm – Depth 47 cm – Height 77.5 cm
Open top measures 92 x 92 cm and height under the band is 59.5 cm.
2 900 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 16th, Directory
Condition: Good condition
Material: Wood marquetry
Width: 92,5
Height: 77,5
Depth: 47
Reference (ID): 1741170
Availability: In stock
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