Late 19th Century Oak Renaissance Table

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Rendered in rich, densely grained oak, this Belgian side table embodies the Renaissance Revival spirit that swept through European decorative … Read more Rendered in rich, densely grained oak, this Belgian side table embodies the Renaissance Revival spirit that swept through European decorative arts in the latter decades of the nineteenth century. Its robust yet refined silhouette pays homage to the architectural grandeur of the sixteenth century, with carefully articulated joinery and surface ornamentation that speak to the virtuosity of the Flemish craftsmen who produced it. The warm, honey-toned patina developed over more than a century of use lends the piece an irreplaceable depth and authenticity that no reproduction could hope to capture. Ideal for anchoring a library, study, or formal sitting room where a note of Old World gravitas is desired. See less