An impressive beech console supported by six turned and grooved legs with carved capitals and marble top. High shaped mirror, frieze with heraldic emblem. Richly carved with garlands, love knots, flowers and volutes with leaves. Lacquered and gilded. Manufactured in Italy, end of the 19th century - early 20th century.
Product Condition: The item shows signs of wear due to age. Any damage or loss is displayed as completely as possible in the pictures. It may require restoration and polishing.
It is a semi-hard wood which, unfortunately, is easily wormed, therefore it is considered poor. Due to its light but variegated shades, from blond to reddish, it was nevertheless appreciated by French cabinetmakers. It was mainly used for furniture structures or, as an alternative to walnut, by provincial English furniture makers for popular works, mostly in the 1700s. The noblest use is due to Thonèt, who applied the steam bending of the beech in the making of the furniture, in particular for the chairs that took his name.