Decorative Pair of Classical Style Paint Decorated Consoles in the Adams taste, the demilunetops inset with green marble, conforming skirt with floral festoons and classical reserves, with turned tapering legs with a painted vining decoration on a cream ground, H:35 3/8" W:55" D:23 7/8". The work of the Adam Brothers in Architecture and Furniture relected boldness of the Roman architectural orders and stylistic development of the interiors of Roman elements and this translated into a delicate style of Adam Furniture and the motifs used, were know in history as achieving a distinctive beauty, charm, and elegance unsurpassed in the history of architecture and decoration as examples in this pair of console tables. The style was based on: the classical motifs of husks and bellflowers, swags and garlands, vines, vases, tripods, gryphons, sphinxes, paterae, formal arabesques, and scrolls of foliage, with a more delicate style, of lightness and grace of antiquity. In 1773 the brothers published the first volume of The Works in Architecture of Robert and James Adam, the second volume followed in 1779, and the third was published posthumously in 1822. The British architects Robert (1728-1792) and James (1730-1794) Adam, of the neoclassic style in the late 18th century. Their graceful, elegant work is based chiefly on ancient Roman and Renaissance motifs. Revival of this classical style are complimented on the pair of tables with detailed designs, gilt and marble consoles to adorn any room. LifestyleAntiques.com is the web site where one can shop on line or if you are in the area we are an antique dealer in Summerland, California just 3 minutes south of Santa Barbara. Specializing in European Antique Furniture and our accent is antique lighting for your home, or office with handmade parchment shades adorning the selection of unique lamps. We specialize in Decorative Arts and French furniture as well as antique furniture from Spain and Italy, you will find the shop warm and inviting.

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