19th Century Portuguese Renaissance Revival Trestle Table

Description

A most distinctive antique, circa 1870, Portuguese Renaissance Revival carved walnut trestle table with beautifully aged warm, rich dark patina! … more A most distinctive antique, circa 1870, Portuguese Renaissance Revival carved walnut trestle table with beautifully aged warm, rich dark patina!

Born in Portugal during the second half of the 19th century, featuring impressive Iberian peninsula rustic craftsmanship and high-quality handcrafted solid wooden construction, richly hand carved and sculpted detailing, having a rectangular shaped thick single slab plank top with molded edge and attractive aging, atop a conforming base fitted with one large dovetailed frieze drawer, over ornate stretcher-joined trestle supports with scrolled accent, terminating in substantial lion paw animal feet.

Dimensions: (approx)
31.5" High, 63" Wide, 29" Deep

As warm and attractive as it is versatile, from sophisticated grandeur that is Baroque, to relaxed unpretentious rustic European old world, or more refined modern farmhouse elegance, this exceptionally executed table has the ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a writing desk, kitchen island or dining table, center library table, oversized hall console or placed in a large foyer as a stunning entry statement piece!

Provenance / Acquisition:
Acquired from the highly reputable auction house Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas. 2022 March Curated Home Signature Auction, catalog #8092

Condition Report:
Excellent antique condition. Overall very attractive; with highly desirable patina, lustrous sheen and elegant warmth, enhanced by antique character marks, some unevenness to tabletop; no significant wear, tear or losses. Strong, sturdy, stable, and structurally sound.

Delivered cleaned, waxed and polished with hand rubbed French patina finish, ready for immediate use and generational enjoyment.

Available for pickup in Forney, Texas. Just outside of Dallas.
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