Octagonal Pedestrial Wooden Table Starburst Pattern - Made In Italy
This table is dusty and has not been wiped down in these pictures. It is in good condition.
This item is an antique octagonal pedestal table, Made in Italy, featuring intricate wood parquetry or marquetry inlay in a starburst pattern. These tables are commonly identified as 19th-century Italian "Sorrento" tables or sometimes Biedermeier or Anglo-Indian style, depending on specific construction details.
Key Characteristics
Design: The tabletop features an octagonal shape with complex geometric patterns made from various contrasting woods, a technique known as parquetry or marquetry. The design radiates from a central star motif.
Base: It has a central turned pedestal column supported by a tripod base with elegant, curved legs.
Origin & Period: Similar tables often date to the 19th or early 20th century and are frequently associated with regions known for fine inlay work like Sorrento, Italy.
Identification and Shopping Information
Common Names: Italian inlaid table, Sorrento table, parquetry center table, octagonal occasional table.
