Italian Painted And Parcel Gilt Console Table

Of serpentine outline, this striking console table exemplifies the quality of  early 19th century Italian design. The shaped top rests above a frieze intricately painted with scrolling foliate motifs in rich tones of ochre and charcoal, framed within a parcel-gilt border. The tapering cabriole legs, terminating in bold paw feet, are further enriched by parcel-gilt accents, lending the table a sculptural presence. Presented in good condition with expected wear consistent with age, this console remains structurally sound and retains its richly patinated surface.

This elegant console table makes a distinctive and unexpected addition to a bedroom, where its graceful serpentine form and richly patinated surface can serve as a refined dressing or writing table. Positioned beneath a mirror or flanked by sconces, it brings a touch of theatricality and old-world charm to a personal space. Equally suited to a grand entryway or layered into a drawing room, its polychrome detailing and parcel-gilt accents offer a quiet opulence that complements both traditional interiors and more eclectic, contemporary settings. A versatile piece that elevates any room with colour, character, and historical presence.