Antique Travel Writing Desk Mahogany Veneer Italy Late 1800s

18th Century / 1701 - 1800

Two-bodied Neoclassical cupboard from Friuli, supported by truncated pyramidal feet tightened in the upper part by a collar, on the front there are two doors, two small doors on the half moon shaped sides. The shelf rests on a single-axis walnut top, supported by truncated pyramidal feet as well, with connecting nuts carved with rosettes; in the lower band there is a row of small drawers, surmounted by two doors with glass in the middle and as many doors placed on the sides at 45°. In walnut and amaranth with maple threading, the interiors are in spruce.