Louis XVI Gaming Table

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A splendid "book-style" gaming table from the Ligurian area (Genoa), dating back to the last quarter of the 18th century. … Read more A splendid "book-style" gaming table from the Ligurian area (Genoa), dating back to the last quarter of the 18th century. This piece perfectly embodies the neoclassical taste of the Louis XVI period, characterized by sober lines, balanced proportions, and extraordinary care in the choice of exotic woods.

Main Features:

Materials and Inlays: Structure veneered in fine, deep-toned rosewood, enriched with rosewood inserts arranged in a herringbone or "fishbone" pattern. This technique creates a mirrored effect of grain that lends dynamism and luminosity to the surface.

Design: The rectangular top features a refined inlaid edge with geometric motifs and boxwood fillets that emphasize the perimeter.

Book Mechanism: The top opens like a book; Once opened, it reveals the original green baize-covered gaming area, framed by a rosewood band inlaid with filleting that matches the exterior.

Supports: The table rests on four elegant "truncated pyramid" legs (typical of the Louis XVI style), embellished with vertical fillets that slim the figure and terminating in flattened wooden ball-shaped feet.

Prestigious Details: The connecting nuts between the legs and the band under the table feature refined "dentello" inlays and geometric motifs typical of the 18th-century Genoese cabinetmaking school.

Condition:

The piece is in excellent overall condition. The shellac polish highlights the beautiful natural patina of the wood.

Dimensions: 87 x 44 cm, height 82 cm See less