West Palm Beach, FL
Details
- Dimensions
- 13.25ʺW × 18.5ʺD × 5ʺH
- Period
- 17th Century
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Iron
- Walnut
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Coffee
- Condition Notes
- The "imperfections," are the dated patina of this Baroque period piece, well worn, and maintained, with minor wear to base … moreThe "imperfections," are the dated patina of this Baroque period piece, well worn, and maintained, with minor wear to base edged feet and/or nicks here and there. less
- Description
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Vintage: Early 17th. Century Italian Baroque carved walnut adjustable Leggio, book holder, with hand-forged iron details. The patina and age …
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Vintage: Early 17th. Century Italian Baroque carved walnut adjustable Leggio, book holder, with hand-forged iron details. The patina and age of the wood, showcases the honed, hand-carved skills which this piece has in spades, Made in that era, in a simple, folk-like carved details throughout, give or offset the era and style synonymous to the period. Incidentally we have chosen to showcase the piece, which has a slide-rule type of intertwined mechanics, upon which to load and upload many books, literature and what not into and onto this piece. An architectural design wonder for its time. Notice the dental-like molded details, which enable on to raise and/or lower the height of a book placed upon this piece, in addition to the aforementioned capability. A den/office/library/a literary-wise guru's collection, would appreciate this wonder, be it in a archival environment, it is a quintessential add-on. inclusive to and amongst this foray and interior scoped domain, not least of which and not to deter one. It should preside and be overseen in such elements; be it chosen to also be incorporate into today's living domain of interiors, scholars and collectors' would suffice, but do not be inhibited, from anyone attaining a piece of age-old artistry of useful design esthetics, from a bygone era. This is a piece which simply put intertwines any interior, with a layered effect, into one's interior diaspora, and a wonderful and historical conversation piece notwithstanding. This piece is signed CU at the front apron with a hand-carved diamond shape box with the letters "CU," cared within this diamond shaped carving.
*There are 8 Rungs in which to raise and/or lower the book holder portion.*
*Height of LEGGIO at highest rung, i.e closest to front piece and book holder portion is: 15"H.
*Height at Lowest rung, i.e. back and/or last rung, is at 45 Degree angle and is: 11"H.*
*Height in Main Listing indicates accurate when all upended sections are collapsed and closed to base level: 5"H.*
FULLY Extended Out; ( a slide-rule mechanism of style, inset one photo showcases a side view image, and another at an angled front, the 3 intertwined Pieces, back front and center, (which works as the component in which to open at any length one wishes, accordingly so).
In great condition with all the patina, yet bounds of simple but refined beauty. less
West Palm Beach, FL
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