Antique carved Viking “Drakestil” sideboard. Scandinavia. From 1880-1920.

Antique carved Viking “Drakestil” sideboard. Scandinavia. From 1880-1920.

Small sideboard made of oak, with a rectangular plate and columnar base on a square plinth. The plate is covered with carved, intertwined animal figures, which clearly recall the animal style of the Viking Age (e.g. Urnes- or Ringerike style) and the Romantic Nordic Revival. Such a style is often called “dragon twine” or “dragon style”. The edge and apron are decorated with carved friezes in the same style. The plinth rests on four carved lion's feet.

Measurements: approx. 38x64x14 cm Condition: see pictures.