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Italian Rococo Style Venetian Painted Folding Writing Desk

$2,235.56List Price

About the Item

This lovely petite Italian Louis XV style slant-top writing desk is entirely decorated with hand painted lacquer featuring genre scenes, floral paintings and putto so fashionable during the Venetian rococo period. The writing table - wonderfully proportioned and with convenient size – rests on slender cabriole legs providing a sturdy base for this piece of furniture. The curvaceousness of the legs continues throughout the desk, from the subtly contoured sides to the highly sinuous apron on all sides. Set within the apron is one drawer which has a functioning key and lock with a foliate escutcheon. The fold-down writing surface, opens to reveal two small drawers with round knob and an open storage compartment in the center. This Louis XV style folding desk also called "bureau de pente" or ladies desk boasts a wonderful paintings throughout, the green lacquer surface is decorated with romantic scene de genre paintings, floral motif and landscapes with cattle set in an ocher and gold yellow rocaille cartouches. The inside is painted in brick red color with flower arrangements centering the fold down writing surface which are also repeated on the drawers. A graceful and functional high quality folding writing table from the late 19th century decorated in 1700 style, this slant top writing desk would make the perfect addition to any office, library, study or bedroom. So nice to have a fold board to put the laptop on in your home office when needed. Interestingly, the desk has been finished and painted on the back side, allowing the desk to be placed in the center of the room if desired. A very decorative and useful piece of furniture invery good condition considering age and use. Dimensions: H. 87, W. 78, D. 52 cm - when top unfold depth 65 cm.

Dimensions:
Height: 34.26 in (87 cm)Width: 30.71 in (78 cm)Depth: 20.48 in (52 cm)
Style:
Rococo (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Wood,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted,Lacquered
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Early 20th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Firenze, IT
Reference Number:
Seller: Galleria Antonio Esposito di Chiara Esposito1stDibs: LU950333281052

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