Writing table - Softwood - neoclassical writing desk

Starting bid
€ 1

Add to your favourites to get an alert when the auction starts.

Edouard Culot
Expert
Estimate  € 280 - € 350
Catawiki Buyer Protection

Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details

Trustpilot 4.4 | 140355 reviews

Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.

Description from the seller

Elegant escritoire / coffee table in Neoclassical style / Louis XVI in mahogany wood (or premium essence) with gold details (Mid-20th century). A writing desk or coffee table of great charm, characterized by clean, rigid lines that recall Neoclassical style and the Louis XVI period. A piece of high-quality cabinet-making craftsmanship. Estimated era: Mid-20th century (circa 1940-1960)
Origin: Italy
Material: Solid wood with veneer in premium essence (mahogany / dark exotic wood with warm grain, or mirror-worked walnut)
Details and Finishes:
Subtop band enriched with elegant vertical grooves (bastonatura).
Profiles and details finished in golden tones.
Tapering tronco-pyramid legs toward the bottom, typical of the neoclassical taste, enriched with golden lower feet/finials.
Practical front drawer equipped with a central metal escutcheon/original metal mouthpiece.
Slight scratches on the top but easily restorable, see photos.
Attention: for this product type, local pickup is required; the address will be provided at the time of payment. Additionally, shipping is possible only by prior agreement with the buyer, with a specialized courier of choice and at the buyer’s expense. Conditions necessary for the sale.

Elegant escritoire / coffee table in Neoclassical style / Louis XVI in mahogany wood (or premium essence) with gold details (Mid-20th century). A writing desk or coffee table of great charm, characterized by clean, rigid lines that recall Neoclassical style and the Louis XVI period. A piece of high-quality cabinet-making craftsmanship. Estimated era: Mid-20th century (circa 1940-1960)
Origin: Italy
Material: Solid wood with veneer in premium essence (mahogany / dark exotic wood with warm grain, or mirror-worked walnut)
Details and Finishes:
Subtop band enriched with elegant vertical grooves (bastonatura).
Profiles and details finished in golden tones.
Tapering tronco-pyramid legs toward the bottom, typical of the neoclassical taste, enriched with golden lower feet/finials.
Practical front drawer equipped with a central metal escutcheon/original metal mouthpiece.
Slight scratches on the top but easily restorable, see photos.
Attention: for this product type, local pickup is required; the address will be provided at the time of payment. Additionally, shipping is possible only by prior agreement with the buyer, with a specialized courier of choice and at the buyer’s expense. Conditions necessary for the sale.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Louis XIV
Title additional information
neoclassical writing desk
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Softwood
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
77 cm
Width
120 cm
Depth
60 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
ItalyVerified
44
Objects sold
80%
Private

Similar objects

For you in

Antiques & Classic Furniture