Early 20th Century Figured Walnut Writing Table Desk

A vintage Mid-Century modern American writing desk. The small office table is composed with three drawers on the right, consisting its original bras...

An early 20th century Italian writing table, with rectangular top. Measures: 164 x 79 x 50 cm.

An early 20th century Italian writing table, with rectangular top. Measures: 164 x 79 x 50 cm.

This 20th-century Swedish writing desk exudes the timeless simplicity and elegance of Scandinavian design. Crafted from pine, the desk features clean, minimalist lines and a lightly ...

The early 20th century French secretaire was made of walnut. Called secretaire en abbatant by the French, in reference to the sloping-front drop-down desk surface, this particular e...

Italian elegant early 20th century Directoire writing desk in walnut massive and veneered with inlay on the top by Meroni & Fossati. Wax polished Useful height under central drawer 60 cm. To better understand the Directoire style of this desk Directoire style was a period in the decorative arts, fashion, and especially furniture design in France concurrent with the Directory (November 2, 1795–November 10, 1799), the later part of the French Revolution. The style uses Neoclassical architectural forms, minimal carving, planar expanses of highly grained veneers, and applied decorative painting. It is a style transitional between Louis XVI and Empire. The Directoire style was primarily established by the architects and designers Charles Percier (1764–1838) and Pier François Léonard Fontaine (1762–1853). In its use of Neoclassical architectural form and decorative motifs the style anticipates the slightly later and more elaborate Empire style, which was introduced after Napoleon established the First French Empire. The Directoire style reflected the Revolutionary belief in the values of republican Rome: "The stoic virtues of Republican Rome were upheld as standards not merely for the arts but also for political behaviour and private morality. Conventionels saw themselves as antique...

20th Century French walnut veneer and marquetry dressing table with wooden drawers crest and bronze handles.

Early 20th Century French walnut veneer and marquetry dressing table with wooden drawers and bronze handles. The floral marquetry work is detailed and balanced.

Beautiful and elegant Louis Philippe writing desk in a burl mahogany wood with leather and bronze mounted design details. The desk feature ...

An excellent piece of designed made in Italy. In excellent condition commensurate with age.