CASALS DINING TABLE

Rectangular dining table with Portuguese influence from the 18th century, a period related to cultural and commercial exchanges between Portugal and other regions. In this period, Portugal had an extensive colonial empire that included territories in Africa, Asia and the Americas, which facilitated the exchange of artistic and stylistic influences. This table reflects that influence through the ornamental motifs present in its design, such as the apron with carved details and the turned legs using the lathes characteristic of the period. The tables of this period also reflected the functionality and social importance of the spaces, they were the center of family gatherings and celebrations, and their design was adapted to accommodate several diners. In addition to its aesthetic beauty, the quality of craftsmanship and combination of stylistic influences make this table a distinctive piece in the historical and cultural context of the period.