One of Italy's premier furniture makers were a group of skilled craftsmen from Cantu (near Milan) that formed the Consorzio La Permanete Moblili Cantu in 1893 see label inside drawer. During the 1930s these craftsmen based their work on replicas of past styles. We think this Regency style console dates from about that time. Made of Fine mahogany and inlaid Kingswood, features include ebonized legs with gilding, intricate dove tailed drawers, original brass ormolu mounts and gold leaf caps. The rare black Portoro marble top is reverse beveled. This is a very sought after petite size.