A pair of Italian early 18th century Baroque Period Florentine st. Ebonized Fruitwood and Bone trestle tables

List: $88,500.00

A stunning pair of Italian early 18th century Baroque Period Florentine st. Ebonized Fruitwood and Bone trestle tables. These magnificent tables are raised by handsome scrolled Ebonized Fruitwood supports connected by a matching pair of stretchers. The richly decorated rectangular... — Read More

Item # 14377
H: 31.25 in L: 24.25 in D: 24.25 in
H: 79 cm L: 62 cm D: 62 cm
Italy
18th Century
Bone, Ebonized Fruitwood
Baroque Period Read More, Florentine st. Read More

(Baroque Period) - Derived from the Latin term meaning broken, the Baroque style used contrasting movements, exuberant details, grand movements, rich colors, and illusions to surprise and give a sense of awe. This style of art, architecture, and interior design was thought to be in response to the Protestant Reformation, which worked to limit the influence of the Catholic Church. The removal of religious elements appealed to the intellectual majority of the time, but not churchgoers. After the Council of Trent, the church imposed strict academic policies that sought to communicate religious themes throughout the arts. This short-lived period saw its decline with the help of Madame de Pompadour, who in 1750 sent her nephew on a two-year mission to Italy with the sole purpose of returning a passion for the classical arts to France.

(Florentine st.) - During the Renaissance, Florence Italy was the world center for fine art. Baroque and Rococo pieces were highly sought after with many Europeans desiring them for their homes. Florentine style furniture started with the carvings, which then dictated the painting, gilding, and veneers. Pieces were first primed with white gesso and then embellished with gilt for a more luxurious effect. Florentine style antiques can be found throughout a number of decorating styles, particularly in French Country and Hollywood Regency designs. Combining several styles of furniture together such as French/English Regency and Neo-Classical will ensure you have all the decorating elements for your signature Florentine space.

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