Antique Sorrentine Inlaid Table, 1850s

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Description

A richly inlaid small table from the region around Sorrento, Italy. The city of Sorrento was already renowned in the … Read more A richly inlaid small table from the region around Sorrento, Italy. The city of Sorrento was already renowned in the mid-19th century for its exceptionally fine inlay and marquetry work, which was collected and exported throughout Europe. Local workshops mastered the art of combining a wide variety of precious woods—including walnut, maple, mahogany, and other fine-grained fruitwoods and hardwoods—into complex geometric and ornamental motifs.

The round tabletop of this piece features a particularly high-quality and symmetrically arranged star and diamond motif, surrounded by several rings of decorative inlay. The precision of the inlay work, the harmoniously graduated wood tones, and the exceptional depth of design are typical characteristics of the renowned Sorrento craftsmanship.

The tabletop is supported by a turned baluster base with three elegantly curved legs. A special touch: The small drawer is discreetly integrated into the frame, adding extra functionality to the table.

The table has been professionally cleaned and hand-polished with shellac, bringing out the natural depth and warmth of the wood. Overall, the piece is in very good and well-maintained condition.

Special Features

Original Sorrento, mid-19th century

Exceptionally rich marquetry

Geometric star and motif center, framed by multiple layers

Fine woods: walnut, maple, mahogany, and others

Baluster base with three curved legs

Small, velvet-lined drawer

Newly polished with shellac – high-quality gloss and authentic patina

Condition

Very good restored condition, minimal signs of wear commensurate with age. Surface freshly polished. See less