Writing-table. Empire period, first third 19th century. Walnut and ebonised wood. Bronze
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Writing-table. Empire period, first third 19th century.
Walnut and ebonised wood.
Bronze applications.
With key.
Measurements: 76 x 180 x 87 cm.
Majestic writing-table from the Empire period. The walnut wood, which dominates the whole structure, is combined with ebonised wood in the carved legs of zoomorphic inspiration. These are adorned with lion claws and masks, with the chiselled golden beard standing out against the dark ebonised wood. Two opposing arches meet in the centre to form an unrelieved chambrace. This arched shape is reflected in the curved waist, which houses three drawers, the central one being more elongated. It retains its key. The waist is decorated with bronze appliqués: pegasi and chimeras, palmettes and scrolls on all four sides. The rectangular top is covered with a leather mat, and on one side there is a sliding wooden panel for extending the surface, which is also covered with leather. As was usual in Empire furniture from the first third of the 19th century, it was inspired by ancient civilisations, freely recombining their iconography: Egyptian, Mesopotamian, etc.
Walnut and ebonised wood.
Bronze applications.
With key.
Measurements: 76 x 180 x 87 cm.
Majestic writing-table from the Empire period. The walnut wood, which dominates the whole structure, is combined with ebonised wood in the carved legs of zoomorphic inspiration. These are adorned with lion claws and masks, with the chiselled golden beard standing out against the dark ebonised wood. Two opposing arches meet in the centre to form an unrelieved chambrace. This arched shape is reflected in the curved waist, which houses three drawers, the central one being more elongated. It retains its key. The waist is decorated with bronze appliqués: pegasi and chimeras, palmettes and scrolls on all four sides. The rectangular top is covered with a leather mat, and on one side there is a sliding wooden panel for extending the surface, which is also covered with leather. As was usual in Empire furniture from the first third of the 19th century, it was inspired by ancient civilisations, freely recombining their iconography: Egyptian, Mesopotamian, etc.
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Writing-table. Empire period, first third 19th century. Walnut and ebonised wood. Bronze
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