Italian Porcelain Rabbit Sculptural Accent Table Stand With Lettuce Cabbage Leaf Top, C. 1970s

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An eye-catching Italian porcelain standing white rabbit supporting a sculptural lettuce-leaf tabletop. Executed in high-gloss glazed porcelain, the piece is … Read more An eye-catching Italian porcelain standing white rabbit supporting a sculptural lettuce-leaf tabletop. Executed in high-gloss glazed porcelain, the piece is notable for reading equally as functional furniture and decorative sculpture. Produced in Italy during the 1970s, this form reflects the period’s interest in trompe-l’œil naturalism and playful reinterpretations of traditional decorative motifs. The rabbit is carefully detailed, with expressive eyes and softly modeled fur, while the lettuce top is richly textured and organically shaped. Well suited as an occasional table, a plant stand, or sculptural display surface, this piece works beautifully in an entry, garden room, or layered interior where decorative arts take precedence over strict formality.

Measurements
Overall height (rabbit): 17.5"
Tabletop height: 13.5"
Tabletop approx. 13.5" x 11.5"

JUNE'S THOUGHTS
This is one of those pieces that immediately makes me stop and smile—but then I notice how well it’s actually made. The glaze is beautifully handled, and the scale feels intentional rather than oversized or novelty-driven. I particularly love this used decoratively on a credenza or console, where it reads first as a sculptural object rather than a table. The rabbit’s forward-leaning form and the broad lettuce top give it visual weight without height, making it a striking counterpoint to books, ceramics, or a lamp. I

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