Letter holder - Unique HANDMADE Desk Organizer (NO RESERVE PRICE) - Thuya - Rare & Solid Thuya Burl

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Constance Rousseau
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Master marquetry craftswoman with 4 years' expert experience. Trainee auctioneer at Sotheby's Paris.

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A unique handmade three-tier desk organizer and letter rack carved from solid Moroccan Thuya burl; measuring 18 × 10 × 9 cm, in excellent condition with antique-inspired Art Deco design.

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A refined addition to any sophisticated workspace, this tiered desk organizer and letter rack is shaped from solid, highly prized Moroccan Thuya burl. Evoking the timeless charm of 19th-century French desk accessories from the Napoleon III era, it seamlessly unites functional utility with organic luxury.

Rare Timber & Sensory Allure:
Precious Thuya Burl Figure: Harvested from the slow-growing root burls found in the Atlas Mountains, the wood exhibits a magnificent pattern of tightly clustered eyelets, undulating burl waves, and luminous cognac-to-amber tones.
Signature Natural Aroma: Highly appreciated for its lingering, warm balsamic and cedar-like natural scent that subtly perfumes the office space.
French Antique Desk Appeal: The tiered three-tier architectural profile directly recalls antique French mahogany and palisander porte-lettres, offering a classic silhouette for correspondence, luxury pens, notebooks, or business cards.
Artisanal Finish & Proportions: Measuring 18 × 10 × 9 cm, this piece rests on a bevelled solid base, hand-buffed to a deep luster that captures ambient light without concealing the raw depth of the grain.

A Piece of History:
This desk stand embodies generations of specialized knowledge devoted to handling one of the Mediterranean's most sought-after cabinet woods. A statement decorative object crafted to bring warmth, heritage, and distinction to a modern executive desk or reading library.

A unique opportunity for collectors of authentic, handmade UNIQUE artifacts.

Please study the photographs carefully, as they represent the true character and condition of this unique piece.
Your piece will be meticulously packaged and dispatched swiftly with trackable shipping.

A refined addition to any sophisticated workspace, this tiered desk organizer and letter rack is shaped from solid, highly prized Moroccan Thuya burl. Evoking the timeless charm of 19th-century French desk accessories from the Napoleon III era, it seamlessly unites functional utility with organic luxury.

Rare Timber & Sensory Allure:
Precious Thuya Burl Figure: Harvested from the slow-growing root burls found in the Atlas Mountains, the wood exhibits a magnificent pattern of tightly clustered eyelets, undulating burl waves, and luminous cognac-to-amber tones.
Signature Natural Aroma: Highly appreciated for its lingering, warm balsamic and cedar-like natural scent that subtly perfumes the office space.
French Antique Desk Appeal: The tiered three-tier architectural profile directly recalls antique French mahogany and palisander porte-lettres, offering a classic silhouette for correspondence, luxury pens, notebooks, or business cards.
Artisanal Finish & Proportions: Measuring 18 × 10 × 9 cm, this piece rests on a bevelled solid base, hand-buffed to a deep luster that captures ambient light without concealing the raw depth of the grain.

A Piece of History:
This desk stand embodies generations of specialized knowledge devoted to handling one of the Mediterranean's most sought-after cabinet woods. A statement decorative object crafted to bring warmth, heritage, and distinction to a modern executive desk or reading library.

A unique opportunity for collectors of authentic, handmade UNIQUE artifacts.

Please study the photographs carefully, as they represent the true character and condition of this unique piece.
Your piece will be meticulously packaged and dispatched swiftly with trackable shipping.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Art Deco inspired
Wood type
Thuya
Title additional information
Rare & Solid Thuya Burl
Country of origin
Morocco
Material
Wood
Model
Unique HANDMADE Desk Organizer (NO RESERVE PRICE)
Style
Antique inspired
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
9 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
18 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940, 1950-1960, 1960-1970
Sold by
FranceVerified
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Objects sold
Private

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