Empire desk from Central Italy, crafted in mahogany with chestnut interiors, featuring a refined and functional design. The lion's paw feet provide stability and a touch of majesty to the structure. The front includes a retractable door that opens via a mechanism located at the bottom of the furniture, revealing two additional drawers. An additional smaller drawer surmounts this section. The upper part is equipped with a retractable roll-top door that conceals a pull-out writing surface with a faux Moroccan insert, later replaced, and a spring system that offers access to secret compartments, spaces, and drawers. The riser is enriched by a single door with a mirror, concealing a structure with compartments and drawers. The front supports are truncated-pyramidal, completed with gilt bronze drip trays and adorned with burnished bronze female herms at the bottom, while the top features Egyptian caryatids. An antique piece that combines functionality and decorative art, perfect for those who appreciate historical elegance.
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Year of composition:
- First Quarter 19th Century
Antique period:
- 19th Century / 1801 - 1900
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Width: 126.5 cm (4.15 ft)
Depth: 65 cm (2.13 ft)
Height: 220.5 cm (7.23 ft)