Antique Neoclassical Desk with Drawers Italy 18th Century

Antique Neoclassical Desk with Drawers Italy 18th Century

Features

Style: Neo-Classical (1765-1790)

Age: 18th Century / 1701 - 1800

Origin: Italy

Main essence: Brazilian Rosewood , Olive

Material: Maple Slab , Walnut Slab , Rosewood Slab

Description

Elegant desk with pyramidal feet. Three drawers on each side and single drawer in the middle under the top. The front of the drawers is characterized by a succession of threads made of different woods. Surface, sides and front with large quadripartite reserve and central rosette with maple inlay. Top with embossed outline. Manufactured in Italy, last quarter of the 18th century.

Product Condition:
The item shows signs of wear due to age. Any damage or loss is displayed as completely as possible in the pictures. It may require restoration and recovery of french polish.

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 77,5
Width: 145,5
Depth: 65,5

Additional Information

Style: Neo-Classical (1765-1790)

This historical period includes a first phase that can be properly defined as the Louis XVI style.
nOnly at a later time, with the maturation of archaeological fashions, was a new vision of furnishing civilization formulated and codified, now fully attributable to the Neoclassical Style.
In fact, both trends coexisted in unison until the last years of the eighteenth century.
nIn the field of cabinet making, the Directoire, Retour d'Egypte, Consular and Empire styles also fall within the neoclassical era.
nFind out more about Neoclassicism with the insights from our blog...
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Age: 18th Century / 1701 - 1800

18th Century / 1701 - 1800

Main essence:

Brazilian Rosewood

It is a hard, light blond wood, but with strong red and pinkish veins, which is obtained from tropical trees similar to rosewood. Its veins are reminiscent of striped tulips, which is why it is called tulipwood in English-speaking areas. It is used for inlays, often combined with bois de violette. In the 1700s and 1800s it was highly appreciated and used in France and England for precious veneers. It gives off scent for decades if not centuries after curing.

Olive

Extracted from the plant called olea europaea which lives in all the Mediterranean lands, it is a hard and compact wood. It has a characteristic light color, greenish yellow, with particular dark veins. It is widely used in cabinet making both as a solid wood for entire furniture, and for inlays, veneers and decorations. As it is very hard, it is also suitable for round work and for the manufacture of small objects.