A stylish 'Nieuwe Kunst' (Dutch version of Art Nouveau) wooden chesstable from around 1905 in excellent, restored condition. It's an elegant piece with great details in different types of wood inlays (macassar ebony, palmwood, maple and oak) The table would be a great addition in a classic interior and is an eye catcher as well as a conversation piece.
The chess board comes out and can be reversed to reveal a checkers gameboard.
The table comes with an antique English chess set made of black and red lacquered led (in the original carton box). This set is not original to the table but it is a perfect match!
The table together with the chess set is very pleasing to the eye as shown in the pictures.
Background information 'Nieuwe Kunst' (Dutch Art Nouveau in Applied Arts)
The Dutch applied arts in early 1900s were greatly influenced by Jugendstil and Art Nouveau which - in the Netherlands- manifested itself as the New Art. This innovative movement was driven by the designers and decorative artists, who at the end of the 19th century looked for a way out of the neo-styles and aimed to replace machine work with craftsmanship again, with a focus on clear lines and craftmanship. Pieces from this period are very recognizable because of intricate detailing, inlays and woodcarving.
Creator
Unknown
Design Period
1900-1920
Production Period
Early 1900s
Country of Manufacture
Netherlands
Identifying Marks
No
Style
Fine Antiques, Nieuwe Kunst, Art Nouveau, Dutch Art Deco
Detailed Condition
Good — Professionally refinished, now in close to perfect condition.
Product Code
0228
Restoration and Damage Details
Chess pieces are not the original. The original wooden pieces had a couple missing.
