Antique French Breton Brittany Maritime Figural Carved Chestnut Dining Table

Description

Exquisite Antique Brittany (Bretagne) French dining table, circa last quarter 19th century. Bretagne, was once an independent kingdom called Lesser Britain. Brittany is still recognized as one of the six Celtic nations in the world today, as the Celtic language, Breton, is still spoken there and many Celtic traditions still survive today. Drawing on the ornate and symbolic nature of Celtic Art each piece was heavily carved and told a story though its symbolic carvings.

This beautiful table was hand crafted from chestnut featuring figural legs of men and women holding a sythe and sheath of wheat, and drinking. The legs are connected by a pierced nautical wheel with floret medallions and scrolled acathus leaves supported by a bauluster rail. Jake add more here.

Condition

Wear and distressing from age and use, chipping / missing trim, finish loss, scuffing, warping, no leaves.

Dimensions

50" x 45" x 30" h