Highly Carved Walnut 19th Century Continental Renaissance Style Refectory Table, the top above a carved patten skirt, with winged caryatid supports terminated in paw feet and centered by a grotesque mask with husk garlans, the carved center support is in the form of swan's heads and scrolled at the base and on a blocked conforming plinth base.H: 30" L:6'5" D:3'7" A further description of Continental Renaissance Revival Style of the antique furniture: From the beginning of the Renaissance in the early 15th century, there were changes in furniture forms that were to spread over Europe. The growth of a wealthy and powerful bourgeoisie caused the building of more substantial houses and a demand for good furniture. The Continental Renaissance furniture shows a strong architectural bias, and the purpose of the piece, as in Roman furniture, was subordinate to its form. The Renaissance Style embraced the biblical or mythological scenes in their carving motifs in furniture. The Motifs popular with the Italian carver included cupids, grotesque masks, scrolled foliage, and strapwork. Tables were generally oblong, supported by columns, with decorative carving and or figures such as the elements used in this refectory table with a long central stretcher running from end to end. Italian Renaissance furniture forms reshaped the furniture of the remainder of Europe and as such exampled in this Walnut Renaissance Style Refectory Table. Located in the heart of Summerland, California, Lifestyle Antiques & Interiors offers the finest high-end Antiques, Decorative Arts, and Home Furnishings on the South Coast. We feature a rich collection from Europe, specializing in Italian Furniture, French and Spanish. The elegant collection varies from antique and Murano lamps, decorative pillows, Chandeliers, Mirrors and a fine selection of home furnishings. Just 3 minutes south of Santa Barbara. For your convenience you may shop on line: www.lifestyleantiques.com .

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