Neo Classical Style Console Table

Discussion in 'Furniture' started by Barn Owl, Apr 23, 2024.

  1. Barn Owl

    Barn Owl Well-Known Member

    I'm thinking about buying this console table for $110. The style is neo classical, but I feel like the carving style of the eagle is slightly sus... It looks almost Asian to me.

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    thanks everyone, decided not to get it :)
     
    Last edited: Apr 23, 2024
  2. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    That 'Greek key' ornamentation looks more than 'almost Asian' to me.
     
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  3. Barn Owl

    Barn Owl Well-Known Member

    Lol yeah, that was a red flag to me.
     
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  4. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    The "Greek key" is a "fundamental" Chinese design motif. That plus the treatment of the feather carving and the color of the wood certainly makes one suspect Asian.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meander_(art)

    Debora
     
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  5. Barn Owl

    Barn Owl Well-Known Member

    Do you think it can still be antique though, or might be a newer reproduction in the style of neo classical furniture?
     
  6. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

  7. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    the eagles face and legs.........that's not made in the USA......imo..

    the barn owl one...;)
     
  8. Barn Owl

    Barn Owl Well-Known Member

    So modern repro probably :( Normally I'd still buy it but I have literally no space left in my apartment... Not sure. What would you do?
     
  9. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    I'd stick to buying smaller items where you know what your getting into....!!;):hungry::hungry:

    nice to see you Owl !!!:woot::happy:
     
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  10. Barn Owl

    Barn Owl Well-Known Member

    Lol yeah, agreed. I used to be just fine when I stuck to jewelry, then I got addicted to furniture, grandfather clocks, and rugs.

    Good to be back! Hoping to stay for a while. I'm trying not to thrift anymore until I sell some stuff, but I have some great finds to show off still.
     
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  11. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

    Seems like a good buy but I would probably save the money for something old.
     
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