Konsole ar Marmora Virsmu un Zeltītiem Kokgriezumiem — Louis XVI stils, 20. gs. vidus (5709)

📐 DIMENSIONS Length 99 cm × depth 35,5 cm × height 75 cm. Knee recess dimensions: height 61 cm × width 45 cm.

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Console with Marble Top and Gilded Carvings — Louis XVI Style, Italy/France, Mid-20th Century

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🏛️ PERIOD, ARTISTIC STYLE, ERA

This console is crafted in the tradition of Louis XVI style — one of the most refined and disciplined artistic vocabularies in European history, flourishing in France during the second half of the 18th century and echoing through the following centuries in ever-new interpretations. Straight vertical lines, cannelure legs, an oves frieze beneath the marble top, gilded trophée panels with musical instruments, flower baskets and ribbons — all of this is the classical language of , a standard set by Versailles craftsmen for all of Europe.

style was not merely a question of fashion — it was a philosophical statement: against the excesses of rococo, for Greek and Roman virtue, for raison — reason as the foundation of beauty. This aesthetic survived the Revolution, survived Napoleon, and in the 20th century Italian and workshops revived it again and again in quality, hand-crafted pieces.

The trophée panels — groups of triumph symbols — display musical instruments and flower-filled baskets tied with ribbons. This is a quintessential boudoir and salon motif, adorning Versailles interior paintings and furniture during the time of Marie Antoinette.

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⚜️ MAKER AND MARKS

No visible maker’s mark or label. Based on the quality of craftsmanship, the detail of the carvings, and the marble top — most likely Italy or France, a quality workshop of the mid-20th century. The Italian ebanisteria tradition — particularly in Tuscany, Venice and Rome — maintained style craftsmanship at a high level long after Europe had transitioned to industrial production. Such consoles were made both for private commissions and for export to France, England and America.

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💎 RARITY AND SIGNIFICANCE

Quality, fully hand-carved style consoles with a genuine marble top and deep gilded carvings are becoming increasingly rare. Most contemporary reproductions use MDF or plaster castings — in this console the carvings are wood, hand-crafted. The marble is authentic, with natural veining. Such a piece finds a buyer in classical interiors, eclectic design, and equally as a statement piece in a modern space.

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🕯️ USE IN INTERIOR, DESIGN AND PHOTOGRAPHY

The console is versatile: in an entrance hall as a welcoming accent, in a living room beneath a mirror, in a bedroom as a dressing table with chair (knee recess 61 × 45 cm). The white and gold colour combination suits both classical and eclectic luxury interiors. Interior designers often use it as a hero piece — the object around which an entire room is composed. For photographers and stylists — an ideal prop for conveying luxury and historical depth.

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🎁 AS A GIFT

A distinguished gift for architects, interior designers, or anyone creating or reimagining their living space with a sense of history. As a corporate or diplomatic gift — appropriate for the highest level of recipients.

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🔍 CONDITION

This piece is consistent with a later revival in period style, rather than a dated original. The gilding shows some wear and minor patina in places, lending an authentic sense of age. The marble top is in good condition, without cracks. The interior is clean and functional. Condition is fully reflected in the photographs.

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