Roll Top Writing Desk

Code :  BOTLIB0000753

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Roll Top Writing Desk

Code :  BOTLIB0000753

not available

Roll Top Writing Desk

Features

Age:  20th Century / 1901 - 2000

Year:  Prima metà '900

Origin:  Italy

Main essence:  Beech Mahogany

Description

A writing desk with roll top and fourteen drawers. Manufactured in Italy, first half of the 20th 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 buffing.

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 100
Width: 116
Depth: 58

Additional Information

Age: 20th Century / 1901 - 2000

20th Century / 1901 - 2000

Main essence:

Beech

It is a semi-hard wood which, unfortunately, is easily wormed, therefore it is considered poor. Due to its light but variegated shades, from blond to reddish, it was nevertheless appreciated by French cabinetmakers. It was mainly used for furniture structures or, as an alternative to walnut, by provincial English furniture makers for popular works, mostly in the 1700s. The noblest use is due to Thonèt, who applied the steam bending of the beech in the making of the furniture, in particular for the chairs that took his name.

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.