A Swedish Baroque drop-leaf table, circa 1730-1750. The piece features a functional drop-leaf mechanism, forming a half-moon profile when closed to act as a console, and expanding to a full surface when open. The table retains its preserved decorative painting, which includes a central landscape vignette surrounded by dark geometric borders and red foliate motifs. The frame is supported by painted, turned and block legs resting on structural base supports.
Specifications:
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Origin: Sweden
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Period: 18th Century, circa 1730 - 1750
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Style: Baroque
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Finish: Preserved decorative paint
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Dimensions: H: 29.13" (74 cm) | W (Closed): 25.19" (64 cm) | W (Open): 77.16" (196 cm) | D: 55.51" (141 cm)
Condition: Good original condition. Structurally sound, with the painted surface exhibiting documented paint losses, wear, and an authentic patina consistent with age and historical use.
