Elegant Regency Mahogany Writing Desk England First Half 19th Century

Style: Regency (1811-1830)

The Regency style, named for the regency (1811-1820) of Prince George of Wales, later crowned as George IV, King of England (1820-1830).
The forms became heavier, larger and more ornate.
Often enriched with a taste that is increasingly attentive to exotic Turkish, Indian and Egyptian stylistic themes.
An elegant Regency mirror
FineArt: Pair of Blue John Regency mugs, England, first quarter of the 19th century < / a>
FineArt: Pair of urn vases Blue John Regency, England, first fourth 19th century
FineArt: Regency porcelain inkwell, England, c. 1820
FineArt: Regency chandelier, England, c. 1820

Age: 19th Century / 1801 - 1900

19th Century / 1801 - 1900

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.

Material: Ivory