Busacca Gallery

This vintage table, with its four-legged stand of solid iron, was forged and hammered in Italy by an Art Deco blacksmith. The detail is handcrafted, in a complex design that features a tripod base, spindle feet, and stylized carving. The circular top of white marble has distinctive streaks of gray. A prize collectible, this piece dates from the early 20th century -- well made, very heavy. A thing of beauty, it promises to be a joy forever.

Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antique_furniture

Antique furniture is the term for collectible interior furnishings of considerable age; often its age, rarity, condition, utility, or other unique features makes the furniture desirable. Antique furniture may support the human body (such as seating or beds), provide storage, or hold objects on horizontal surfaces above the ground. Storage furniture (which often makes use of doors, drawers, and shelves) is used to hold or contain smaller objects such as clothes, tools, books, and household goods. Furniture can be a product of artistic design and is considered a form of decorative art. In addition to furniture's functional role, it can serve a symbolic or religious purpose. Domestic furniture works to create, in conjunction with furnishings such as clocks and lighting, comfortable and convenient interior spaces. Furniture can be made from many materials, including metal, plastic, and wood. Cabinetry and cabinet making are terms for the skill set used in the building of furniture.