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Description:
You are viewing an amazing Italian marquetry extending table which when fully extends sits 10 people - it's ten feet in length when opened out. This table was hand made by craftsman on the Amalfi coast, which is renowned for this type of intricate and detailed marquetry work.When you consider the amount of craftmanship which goes into the making of something like this it is breathtaking. The designs on all surfaces of the table, even on the bulbous legs, feature various leaves, vines, scrolls, flowers and other emblems. Each of these designs is hand cut from softer fruitwoods and then embedded and pressed into the walnut structure of the dining table. It's a lengthy and loving process to create a unique affect which is the height of Italian artisanship. This table has been built to last and will last for many centuries and generations as it has.The table extends via the four pull out leaf sections. I have included a photo of the underneath to show how this works by an extending mechanism. Hence when the three leaves are taken out and the table is wound up it becomes round. This means the table is flexible to your needs and can be extended for big dinner parties and banquets and then wound up for normaly every day use. It sits 10 people comfortably so it is pretty mammoth and could also be used for conferences. The table is round when it has no leaves in it.The walnut has a lovely nutty finish to it which has just benefitted from a major repolish so this is ready for home use right away with no scratches, dings or dents to the surface.We have pictured this item with a sest of English Regency walnut marquetry chairs which we also have available for sale right now on eBay. Please check our store or email for more details. Of course if you were to buy the table and chairs together as a set I would be willing to make a good deal on the price. As I said they are a perfect match and this is the ultimate in dining luxury.I hope the photos do this work of art justice. I have included lots of close ups of the marquetry to hopefully illustrate the workmanship. Even details like the different colours of inlay for the flowers and leaves where different woods and stains have been used in the process. Breathtaking.Dimensions are in inches:Width x Depth x Height51 x 98 x 32
| Status: No Longer Available |
Reference#: s39700i62835-OLD-OLD-OLD |
| Condition:
n/a |
Year:
unknown
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| Country:
UNITED KINGDOM |
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| Title:
ITALIAN MARQUETRY WALNUT DINING TABLE SEATS 10 |
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