Gilded and Lacquered Wooden Coffee Table with Scagliola Top, 1970s

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Gilded and lacquered wooden coffee table with a scagliola top, crafted using gilded friezes from the 1700s, two vases with … Read more Gilded and lacquered wooden coffee table with a scagliola top, crafted using gilded friezes from the 1700s, two vases with carved leaf-like handles, flanked by scrolls and acanthus leaves, antique carved and gilded decorations applied to an ivory-colored lacquered wood panel. This antique coffee table is rectangular in shape; the decoration on the back mirrors that on the front. The rectangular, stepped base, with shaped corners and a gilded frame, on which this antique table rests is large and stable, dating back to the last quarter of the 20th century.

The polychrome top boasts a combination of delicate colors such as yellow ochre, powder blue, and coral pink, and three ivory-colored mixtilinear reserves centered by black oval motifs; Rectangular in shape, with rounded corners and a molded edge, this extraordinary scagliola tabletop was handcrafted by a Comacina workshop around 1980. The mastery of Italian craftsmanship and the material's marble-like appearance make it unique. The elegant proportions and warm tones make this rare coffee table a perfect addition to both classic and contemporary interiors.

from a private Milanese collection, it is in good condition, with only minor signs of wear on the wooden base, minor losses, and chipping, as documented in the photo gallery. See less