ANTIQUE DESKS AND WRITING UNITS

Italy, Late XIX - Early XX Century

Neo-Renaissance desk supported by turned uprights connected by also turned crosspieces, there are two drawers in the under-top band and the same number in the backsplash, framing the central document compartment. Decorated with carvings with neo-Renaissance style motifs.

Italy, XX Century

Baroque style desk supported by wavy legs, has two pairs of side drawers on the front and a large central drawer. Veneered in mahogany with bois de rose threads, it is adorned with gilded bronze shoes and applications.

France, Late XIX Century

Small Napoleon III open desk with folding door, made of rosewood painted walnut, France third quarter 19th century. Upper shelf with raised railing and three drawers in the band, flap door concealing cabinet with drawers equipped with gilded bronze handles, removable secret compartment and cloth insert. The cabinet is veneered in maple briar and decorated with bois de rose borders. Carved legs embellished with reserves, curls and turned pinnacles, culminating with curled feet and connected by a crosspiece with a padded footrest. With the exception of the legs, the furniture is decorated with ash reserves. Maple and poplar interior.

France, Late XIX Century

Mahogany veneered mechanical writing desk, France, late 19th century. Top with top with 3 drawers, front with flap door concealing cabinet with 4 drawers that slides forward, fitted with a morocco insert, band under the top with 3 drawers, perforated shelves joining the legs, the latter turned. Decorated with frames. Cherry interior.

Italy, Third Quarter of the XVIII Century

Exotic wood desk with front with seven drawers, the only central one in the undercounter band accompanied by a drawer pull. Stiff legs. Exotic wood panelling and bordering throughout, inlaid mouths. Spruce interior. Lacks. Italy early 18th century.

Liverpool c.1840

Writing desk in rosewood supported by twisted uprights framing pinnacle turned elements, they rest on feet equipped with wheels, connected by a central crossbar padded in leather. In the undertop band there are two drawers, which can be opened from both sides, one of which has a liftable writing top with a leather insert. It features stamps “A. Blain, Liverpool ”in five different points.

England, Late XIX Century

Mahogany desk with four drawer fronts with ebonized knobs bearing the inscription "Patent Hetwood" screwed on with turned screws, turned legs and cup feet. England, late 19th century

England, Mid XIX Century

Early Victorian mahogany feather veneered writing desk, England mid-19th century. Top with morocco insert, band with 3 drawers, embellished with a central carving in neo-Gothic style and semi-columns fluted at the corners. Turned crosspiece and legs, ending in wheeled feet. Shortcomings.

England First quarter of the 19th century George III

English desk supported by truncated pyramidal legs with brass feet, has three drawers in the band; the top in the center has a Moroccan insert that can be lifted like a lectern and is equipped with a “U” -shaped upstand with drawers. In mahogany, it features a brass-plated railing. The name "Carlton House Desk" takes its name from the London residence of the future George IV, for which Goerge Hepplewhite designed and built this model in the 18th century.

Tuscany Third Quarter XVIII Century

Desk supported by wavy legs, in the undertop band it has a drawer; veneered in walnut with piping in bois de rose, the top has a Moroccan insert.

England Third Quarter XIX Century

English Davenport equipped with feet with wheels, on one side it has a row of four drawers, while on the other they are only simulated. The inclined upper shelf has a Moroccan insert and can be lifted, this backsplash with drawer and finished with a railing.

Central Italy Mid 18th century

Open desk in red lacquered poplar wood, central Italy, mid-18th century. Three drawers in the undertop band, pair of side doors. Front and sides decorated with ocher frames, some of which lozenge.

Italy 20th century

Style desk made with vintage woods on a Venetian neoclassical desk model, Italy 20th century. Entirely veneered in walnut, walnut burl and threaded in maple, front with drawer, 3 drawers in the band and pair of doors, wavy legs. Interior in spruce and poplar.