Pair of carved acanthus leaf capitals Florence 1900

Pair of carved acanthus leaf-shaped capitals from Florence, 1900. A pair of Florentine pedestals, table bases made of carved wood, decorated on all four sides with a deep, botanical acanthus leaf pattern. The top of these bases has profiled corners measuring 23.5 cm on each side. As a table base, adding a square glass top to these Corinthian capitals creates an original pair of coffee tables; they are in good condition, with a warm, pickled finish. This is Tuscan artisanal craftsmanship by Bartolozzi and Maioli from Florence, dating from the first half of the 20th century.

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Beautiful Empire-style furniture dates from the late 18th to early 19th century. It originated during Napoleon’s reign, characterized by significant influence from Roman and Greek decorative motifs.

Neoclassical furniture reflects the Louis XVI style, which also draws heavily from ancient architecture. Noteworthy are antique pieces in Rococo and Louis XV styles. The Baroque style, derived from the Portuguese word 'barocco'—meaning an irregularly developed pearl—features highly ornate furniture designed to exude splendor and luxury. Materials were selectively chosen to emphasize the grandeur of these pieces.

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