Bureau cabinet - Maple, Mahogany - H : 101 cm
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Description from the seller
Small desk in light mahogany with fishbone inlays, sliding top, and interior drawers in maple, dating from 1880-1900
This desk represents a refined example of European bourgeois furniture from the late nineteenth century. Made in light mahogany with elegant fishbone inlays on the doors, it features a sliding upper surface that opens to reveal four interior maple-lined drawers. The two lower doors with inlaid panels and a central lockable drawer reflect the meticulous craftsmanship of the era. This type of furniture was intended for the domestic rooms of well-to-do families, where it served both as a functional writing surface and a prestigious decorative piece. Desks from this period are highly valued by antique furniture collectors and by enthusiasts of period interiors for their build quality, the elegance of their proportions, and the beauty of the woods used. They represent an interesting investment for anyone looking to furnish with authentic pieces that tell the story of late-century European furniture.
Seller's Story
Welcome to our profile. We are antique enthusiasts with a deep passion for art, history, and the charm of the past, cultivated through years of research and dedication. On Catawiki we offer a careful and curated selection of antiques: from period furniture to refined objets d'art, up to paintings and sculptures of quality.
Our goal is to offer collectors and lovers of beauty authentic pieces, selected rigorously for their quality, rarity, and condition. We guarantee maximum transparency in descriptions, detailed photographs, and secure and professional packaging, so that these wonders of the past can reach your homes intact to continue their story.
Translated by Google TranslateSmall desk in light mahogany with fishbone inlays, sliding top, and interior drawers in maple, dating from 1880-1900
This desk represents a refined example of European bourgeois furniture from the late nineteenth century. Made in light mahogany with elegant fishbone inlays on the doors, it features a sliding upper surface that opens to reveal four interior maple-lined drawers. The two lower doors with inlaid panels and a central lockable drawer reflect the meticulous craftsmanship of the era. This type of furniture was intended for the domestic rooms of well-to-do families, where it served both as a functional writing surface and a prestigious decorative piece. Desks from this period are highly valued by antique furniture collectors and by enthusiasts of period interiors for their build quality, the elegance of their proportions, and the beauty of the woods used. They represent an interesting investment for anyone looking to furnish with authentic pieces that tell the story of late-century European furniture.
Seller's Story
Welcome to our profile. We are antique enthusiasts with a deep passion for art, history, and the charm of the past, cultivated through years of research and dedication. On Catawiki we offer a careful and curated selection of antiques: from period furniture to refined objets d'art, up to paintings and sculptures of quality.
Our goal is to offer collectors and lovers of beauty authentic pieces, selected rigorously for their quality, rarity, and condition. We guarantee maximum transparency in descriptions, detailed photographs, and secure and professional packaging, so that these wonders of the past can reach your homes intact to continue their story.
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Era
1400-1900
Weight
50 kg
Title additional information
H : 101 cm
Country of origin
France
Material
Mahogany, Maple
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
101 cm
Width
85 cm
Depth
53 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Can Be Locked
Yes
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