While looking for a demilune table I realized there was not much available if one wants to buy a new one. Through Istdibs, I discovered that in case of antique and vintage pieces it is the opposite. May be demilune tables have gone out of fashion therefore furniture companies are not making that many? Since I have not posted anything for more than a week, I will do this post on demilune tables and share some interesting specimens with my blog friends.
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| 19th century glazed plaster demilune with faux marble top |
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| Side profile of the glazed plaster demilune |
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| Art deco Egyptian revival |
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| 20th century Ostrich leg metal demilune pair |
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| American carved-gilded c.1930 |
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| Painted demilune commode, French c1900 |
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| 18th century Italian |
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| Maison Jansen demilune from Argentina c.1930 |
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| 18th century Italian |
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| Painted/gilded French c.1910 |
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| Detail of a c.1910 English Chinoiserie demilune |
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| Maison Jansen c.1943 |
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| Russian Neo-classical marble top, c.1890 |
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| English Renaissance revival |
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| Neo Classical Italian Eagle Parcel Gilt & Mahogany c.1820 |
The only new ones that I could find:
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| Bernhardt demilune |
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| Marge Carson demilune |
Picture credits: 1stdibs, bernhardt, marge carson, google etc.
Hello:
ReplyDeleteWe should have no difficulty at all placing any one of these wonderful demilunes, but, given a free choice and money no object we should plump for the C18 Italian with marble top.
We had not considered this before but think you must be right about the modern day demilunes. Versatile and compact, we have no idea why they should have fallen from favour but perhaps it is time for you to lead the revival?!!!
I had no idea this is what they were called. I actually have one my great uncle made over 80 years ago in the Queen Anne style! Many thanks for this post!
ReplyDeleteJane and Lance your choice shows you have a very fine taste.
ReplyDeleteI don't know if I can do the revival of demilune tables :) I have sold some vintage and antique demilune tables when I had my store, but not many. I have a few at home that we use in a narrow hallway and in two bathrooms, and they work very well.
David you are lucky to have an antique demilune that was made by your great uncle. None of my great uncles leave any thing for me :)
ReplyDeleteI love each of this table! great design :) i have something for you in my blog ;)
ReplyDeleteakissfromthepast, these demilune tables/consoles are great. Thank you for the nice surprise :)
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