Pickery Antique Mall French Console

🕰️ Circa 1850 Provenance
Crafted in Northern France during a golden age of furniture making, this console carries over 170 years of history and European elegance.

🎨 Hand-Carved Oak Majesty
The entire oak body is a canvas for intricate, hand-executed carvings. Discover motifs inspired by nature, including delicate roquillages (rockwork), rosettes, and lush floral and foliate margents that adorn the cabriole legs and apron.

💎 Striking Bluestone Top
The console is crowned with a substantial 1.5-inch thick black bluestone top, featuring elegant white and gray veining. It is finished with a refined, inverted quarter-round molding, adding depth and sophistication.

🌿 Mythological Central Motif
The front belt is dominated by a central Apolline mascaron (a mask of the sun god Apollo), set within an attenuated leaf wreath. This classical element is a testament to the piece’s noble inspiration and artistic ambition.

🌀 Elaborate Pierced Apron
Beneath the mascaron, a sprawling and beautifully pierced foliate apron showcases the woodworker’s virtuosity. This delicate openwork is repeated on the sides, creating a cohesive and dynamic visual effect