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English Writing Desk 20th Century

Features

Style: Other

Age: 20th Century / 1901 - 2000

Year: Prima metà '900

Origin: England

Main essence: Mahogany

Material: Leather

Description

Writing Desk, Trunk-pyramidal legs, a six tiroirs dans la bande. Plancher avec insert en cuir décoratif. Fabriqué en Angleterre au 20ème siècle.

Product Condition:
Good condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Any damage or loss is displayed as completely as possible in the pictures.

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 77
Width: 152
Depth: 95,5

Additional Information

Style: Other

Age: 20th Century / 1901 - 2000

20th Century / 1901 - 2000

Main essence: Mahogany

It is one of the most precious and sought-after woods in cabinet making. It was discovered in Central America around 1600 and began to be imported to England in the 1700s. Much appreciated for its hardness and indestructibility, it became widespread following the blocking of walnut exports from France in 1720 and the consequent elimination of English import duties on mahogany from the colonies in America and India. The most valuable version comes from Cuba, but it became very expensive. At the end of the 18th century it began to be used also in France in Louis XVI, Directory and Empire furniture, its diffusion declined starting from when Napoleon, in 1810, forbade its import. It was generally used in the manufacture of elegant furniture, due to its characteristics and beautiful grain.