ESPAGNE Première moitié du XVIIe siècle
ESPAGNE Première moitié du XVIIe siècle
LITTLE FOLDING TABLE Walnut with light wood inlays
H. 80 cm, W. open 108 cm, W. closed 83 cm, D. 40 cm
Ingenious and original, this table model in walnut combines a simple and effective mechanism of swivel legs with the support. The rectangular top, in one piece, rests on four legs turned into a rosary, joined by a circular spacer. A finely carved side drawer is fitted as a belt. Two other feet of similar composition lean against the base. When open, they become supports for the rounded shutters that double the surface of the table. When closed, they significantly reduce the size of the cabinet. The tabletop is decorated with diamond-shaped light wood inlays in a diamond shape to create the motif of an ermine. The two flaps also have this diamond pattern inlaid with light-coloured wood.
This beautiful example of a table that is both functional and theatrical meets the taste of a society where the search for splendour does not exclude comfort. Automatically translated by DeepL. To see the original version, click here.
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ESPAGNE Première moitié du XVIIe siècle
LITTLE FOLDING TABLE Walnut with light wood inlays
H. 80 cm, W. open 108 cm, W. closed 83 cm, D. 40 cm
Ingenious and original, this table model in walnut combines a simple and effective mechanism of swivel legs with the support. The rectangular top, in one piece, rests on four legs turned into a rosary, joined by a circular spacer. A finely carved side drawer is fitted as a belt. Two other feet of similar composition lean against the base. When open, they become supports for the rounded shutters that double the surface of the table. When closed, they significantly reduce the size of the cabinet. The tabletop is decorated with diamond-shaped light wood inlays in a diamond shape to create the motif of an ermine. The two flaps also have this diamond pattern inlaid with light-coloured wood.
This beautiful example of a table that is both functional and theatrical meets the taste of a society where the search for splendour does not exclude comfort. Automatically translated by DeepL. To see the original version, click here.
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