Antique oak console. Decorated with columns characteristic of the Renaissance style. The front of the drawer is decorated with brass images of lions and peacocks united by a vine. There is an original key to the lock. Western Europe, XIX century.

The decor of the console clearly traces the features of Roman and Greek art, the development of furniture art was facilitated by interest in ancient cultures. The Renaissance is inspired by Greek and Roman ideals, and family crests became popular during the Renaissance.

The main characteristic of Renaissance furniture is the transition from the influence of Gothic "design" on geometry and leafy ornament to images taken from the Bible, mythology and history. Renaissance furniture reflected a renewed interest in art on the part of the wealthy, with rich carvings on chairs and furniture legs. Historically, the Renaissance dates from the 14th to the 17th century. This era was accompanied by sweeping changes in education and culture, inspired by art, literature, and religion. The Renaissance was the bridge between the Middle Ages and the present. One of the most famous creators of that time is Leonardo da Vinci, known as a man of the Renaissance.