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Pair Italian Early 20th C. Pietra Dura Chess Tables with Mahogany and Gilt Bases

$18,000per set
£13,510.08per set
€15,764.52per set
CA$25,430.42per set
A$25,495.91per set
CHF 14,774.70per set
MX$311,539.95per set
NOK 171,217.70per set
SEK 174,841.97per set
DKK 117,835.34per set

About the Item

A stunning pair of Italian game or center tables, each featuring a magnificent pietra dura (hardstone) marble top depicting an intricate chessboard design surrounded by geometric borders in richly colored marbles— including verde antico, sienna, rosso Verona, and nero Portoro. The precision of the inlay work exemplifies the traditional Florentine mastery of stone marquetry. The tables rest on finely crafted mahogany bases, designed in the Neoclassical Empire Revival style, characterized by their tripod supports with gilt acanthus scrolls and bold sculptural curves. Each base terminates in paw-form feet, a motif derived from ancient Roman and Napoleonic influences that reemerged in early 19th-century French and Italian design. The combination of warm mahogany and bright giltwood accents creates a luxurious contrast that highlights both structure and ornament. Dimensions: Diameter 34 in. × Height 30 in.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Diameter: 34 in (86.36 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: PGD000273621stDibs: LU818846999822

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