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Tables Pair Console Centre Umbria Italy Walnut Lyre Trestle Scantonata Octagonal

$34,157.21

£25,000

€29,362.57

CA$47,454.69

A$51,044.30

CHF 27,279.56

MX$601,666.90

NOK 343,931.31

SEK 314,418.49

DKK 219,387.96

About the Item

Umbrian, mid-17th century (circa 1650–1680) Walnut Each designed to stand independently or to unite to form an octagonal centre table Catalogue Description A rare and important pair of mid-17th-century Italian Baroque walnut scantonata console tables, attributed to Umbrian manufacture, conceived with remarkable ingenuity to function either as a pair of consoles or joined together to form an octagonal centre, dining, or gaming table. Console tables were an essential element of the sale di parata of aristocratic palazzi from the late seventeenth century onwards, arranged in symmetrical pairs or sets beneath mirrors and between doors to articulate the classical interior. This pair represents an unusually early and sophisticated iteration of the type, distinguished not only by its architectural scantonata (angled) plan, lyre-shaped trestles and its dual-purpose design, arguably the earliest table form conceived expressly to operate both as individual wall furniture and as a unified centre table. The sharply canted corners (scantonata, meaning angled or bevelled) give the tables a strong architectural presence, animating the surfaces and accentuating the richly figured walnut. When joined, the angled corners resolve into a striking octagonal plan, transforming the consoles into a commanding centre table of sculptural presence, particularly dramatic by candlelight, where the interplay of the lyre-shaped trestles creates constantly shifting silhouettes and reflections. The boldly carved lyre-form trestles are a defining feature, imparting Baroque gravitas and visual rhythm. Their sculptural scrolls and curvilinear profiles introduce movement and theatricality, while remaining grounded in classical proportion. The tables retain a shallow moulding beneath the tops, a characteristic feature of this rare model, yet notably incorporate a full frieze, a refinement seldom encountered and indicative of commission for a grand and discerning household. Made by the same hand, the tables are closely related but not mechanically identical: subtle variations in carving, construction, and proportion attest to their entirely hand-crafted nature and enhance their authenticity and appeal to the connoisseur. The walnut surfaces display a deep, lustrous patina accrued over centuries of use, bearing the quiet marks of domestic and ceremonial life. Together, the pair stands as an exceptional survival of early Baroque furniture design, architectural, versatile, and imbued with Italian grandeur. Provenance Private Collection, Rome Reputedly from the original palazzo for which they were made Bearing historic inventory numbers 673 and 674 Condition Report Console I – Inventory No. 673 • Old worming visible in places; entirely inactive • Top made from a single exceptionally, wide walnut plank, 65cm • Numerous historic surface marks consistent with use and age, integrated into the patina • Small area of sapwood visible at the top right • Minor nibble to the moulding on the right-hand return from the straight front • Trestle reinforced at the frieze with 19th-century shaped wooden braces, following the profile from the underside of the frieze to the mid-section of the first scroll • Splice repair to the rear of the scroll foot on the right-hand trestle Console II – Inventory No. 674 • Old worming visible in places; entirely inactive • Top made from a wide 55cm and a narrow 10cm walnut plank • Small rectangular patch to the right-hand side 9cm deep 18-23 cm long. • Trestle reinforced at the frieze with 19th-century shaped wooden braces, matching those on Console I and following the same structural logic Centre table : 133 cm tapering to 55cm, wide, 120cm deep, height 85cm. Consoles : length 133.00cm., 52.36 inches, depth 65 cm., 25.50 inches, height 85 cm., 33.50 inches. Summary for Collectors • Rare early Baroque scantonata console/centre table model • Exceptional versatility: consoles or unified octagonal table • Sculptural lyre-form trestles of high Baroque quality • Retains original character, patina, and historic integrity • Provenanced Roman private collection with original inventory numbers

Dimensions:
Height: 33.47 in (85 cm)Width: 52.37 in (133 cm)Depth: 25.6 in (65 cm)
Style:
Baroque (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Walnut,Joinery
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
1680-1689
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1680
Condition:
Repaired: Old, small patch and narrow splice in top of one console due to worm damage, probably 19th century Old, small repair to the edge of the foot of one trestle and a splice, again worm damage, probably early 20th century, see photo. Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
BUNGAY, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU3867328570532

A stately Umbrian fratino table in solid walnut, dating circa 1720. This early 18th century refectory table features a rectangular top with a finely carved dentil edge, a subtle yet elegant detail that enhances its architectural presence. The table is supported by bold lyre-shaped legs, each ending in a graceful scroll and connected by a sculptural curved stretcher, which adds both stability and visual rhythm to the piece. Rich in patina, the walnut displays warm, honeyed tones and natural grain movement that speak to centuries of history and craftsmanship. Originally used in monasteries or noble residences, this table embodies the simplicity and solidity of traditional Italian design while offering timeless beauty and functionality. Ideal as a dining table, console, or statement piece in a grand hallway, this rare Umbrian example captures the soul of 18th century Italian furniture...

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