From the middle of the 16^th century, as the use of tables became more widespread and was no longer limited to a surface to eat from but also for working at, the models for Spanish tables widened, with drawers and decorative elements appearing. Tables of the later category are typically with a great plank of walnut, long and narrow, resting on four legs carved in the form of balusters joined by a straight or H-shaped chambrana (stretcher). The present table is visually a striking and original example of this type, with the small carved brackets between the drawers cleverly contrasting with the continuous thumb-shaped incisions. A related table was offered at Replica Shoes ’s London, Good Continental Furniture, Tapestries, Textiles and Oriental rugs and carpets, 13 July 1979, lot 139.