Art Nouveau Extendable Table, 1890s

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Extendable table – art nouveau period, early 20th century (circa 1900)
mahogany, oak, brass, and ceramic

an elegant art nouveau … Read more Extendable table – art nouveau period, early 20th century (circa 1900)
mahogany, oak, brass, and ceramic

an elegant art nouveau extendable table, crafted in the early 20th century, harmoniously blending fine materials with the decorative vocabulary characteristic of this movement.

the tabletop and apron are made of mahogany, while the frame is oak, ensuring the table's strength and stability.

the table is distinguished by its rich ornamentation of brass inlays, combined with delicate green fan-shaped ceramic tiles, an emblematic motif of the art nouveau aesthetic inspired by nature and flowing lines.

functional and elegant, it features three extensions allowing for great flexibility, while maintaining a beautiful visual unity when fully extended.

period: art nouveau, circa 1900

materials: mahogany, oak, brass, ceramic

decoration: brass and green ceramic inlays in a fan pattern

top: apron-fronted

extensions: three 42 cm extensions

dimensions when closed: h 76 × w 110 × d 119 cm

dimensions when open: 236 cm long

condition: good overall condition, with signs of wear and patina consistent with age

a decorative and refined table, combining art nouveau aesthetics and functionality, ideal for a characterful dining room or a collector's home. See less