Charles X period console in walnut and marquetry – circa 1825-1830

Charles X period console in walnut and marquetry – circa 1825-1830 Very beautiful console from the Charles X period, made of walnut veneer and richly decorated with light wood marquetry. The front frieze features an elegant marquetry design of facing swans, scrolls, foliage, and stylised motifs. This decoration continues on the front console supports, adorned with light wood floral motifs. The rectangular top showcases beautiful grain and is bordered by a fine geometric marquetry frieze. The console rests on two strongly curved front supports, finished with wide sculpted feet in the shape of palmettes or shells, and two straight back supports also decorated with marquetry. The whole is joined by an important decorative cut-out lower stretcher, featuring a figurative marquetry medallion at its centre. A very decorative piece, characteristic of French furniture from the Restoration and the Charles X period, remarkable for the richness of its veneer and the finesse of its marquetry decorations. Period: Charles X – circa 1825-1830 Material: walnut and veneer, light wood marquetry Dimensions: Height: 98 cm Width: 136 cm Depth: 65 cm In good overall condition with signs of use and minor restorations consistent with its age.