Tray-top center table in carved and lacquered wood with Chinoiserie decoration, Turin, First half of the 18th century Dimensions: cm H 77.5 x W 77 x D 54 Price: private negotiation Item accompanied by a certificate of authenticity This exquisite center table was made in Turin in the first half of the 18th century, in the transitional period between the Louis XIV and Louis XV eras, as is stylistically evident. The table is made of carved and lacquered wood. The oval and quatrefoil tray top has a molded and gilded frame. On a black lacquer background, a refined polychrome Chinoiserie decoration stands out, in tones of red, green, and ochre, with a lake or sea landscape depicting oriental islands and houses, bridges, and vegetation characteristic of China. The decoration is enlivened by the presence of Chinese figures dressed in oriental fashion, strolling and engaged in daily activities. Birds and dragonflies in the sky contribute to the scene's liveliness and movement. The top rests on four legs that originate from volutes decorated with phytomorphic elements in the Rocaille style, carved, gilded, and lacquered in black. The curved, dynamic legs end in richly decorated goat's hoof feet with leafy bas-reliefs. They are connected to each other in the center by four volutes ending in scrolls, on which rests the figure of a seated Chinaman, lacquered in red and black and gilded, intent on playing a flute. This table is suitable for placement in the center of a room, in a living room, between sofas and armchairs, or near a wall or corner of the room. It can be used to support a lamp or a vase, but thanks to its great decorative value, it can also be displayed as a standalone piece. Luminous and highly impactful, it is suitable for both antique furnishings and modern settings.
Period: First half of the 18th century