Console table by Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Console table c. 1769

simple decoration style

natural stone pattern

decorative element

pottery

collage layering style

repetitive shape and pattern

stoneware

ethnic pattern

layered pattern

ethnic design

This console table, created by renowned Italian artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi in 1769, is a stunning example of Rococo style. The table is adorned with intricate carvings, gilded in gold, and supported by three legs, each carved in the shape of a winged, bearded creature with a serpentine tail. It features a delicate marble top, further enhancing its luxurious appearance. This table is a testament to Piranesi’s artistic mastery and reflects the opulence of the Rococo era. The intricate carvings and gilded surface make the table a captivating centerpiece, showcasing the extravagant tastes of the time.

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This console table is the only piece of furniture known with certainty to have been designed by Piranesi. With its bizarre legs shaped like imaginary winged animals, this table is an example of Piranesi’s idiosyncratic, highly personal contribution to the development of a new classicizing style. It was made, along with a second matching table, for the Italian cardinal Giovanni Battista Rezzonico.