Desk mechanical from the centre - especially

Mechanical Writing Desk Walnut Central Europe First Half of 1800s

Features

Age: 19th Century / 1801 - 1900

Year: Prima metà '800

Origin: Centro Europa

Main essence: Walnut , Plane Tree

Material: Leather

Description

A mechanical writing desk, richly carved legs, three drawers. Large drawer under the top with turned handles, drop-leaf opening. When the drawer slides, the top slides in the opposite side, expanding the top's surface. Inside the top with a leather insert, there are four small drawers. Manufactured in Central Europe, first half of the 19th 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.

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 100
Width: 147
Depth: 88

Maximum size (cm):
Depth: 130

Additional Information

Age: 19th Century / 1801 - 1900

19th Century / 1801 - 1900

Main essence:

Walnut

Walnut wood comes from the plant whose botanical name is juglans regia , probably originally from the East but very common in Europe. Light or dark brown in color, it is a hard wood with a beautiful grain, widely used in antique furniture. It was the main essence in Italy throughout the Renaissance and later had a good diffusion in Europe, especially in England, until the advent of mahogany. It was used for solid wood furniture and sometimes carvings and inlays, its only big limitation is that it suffers a lot from woodworm. In France it was widely used more than anything else in the provinces. In the second half of the eighteenth century its use decreased significantly because mahogany and other exotic woods were preferred.