Austrian Art Nouveau Rectangular Sofa Table in Cherrywood, 1900s

Art Nouveau sofa table, from the rich and elaborate forms.

Completely veneered in cherrywood, with the top that has a darker wood inlay along the perimeter of the rectangular top, its edge ends up as a sharp corner. Even the sofa table band below has some inlays typical of that period of time, but its corners are smoothed. A “double comma” leg is placed under each corner, with wood buttons attached to it. The legs are supported by an always rectangular base, which has slightly arched and not straight sides. In addition slippers raise this low top from the ground. Note the support of the leg on the lower level, and the small wooden button that finishes it.

Wear consistent with age and use.