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19th c. Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Desk with Lion Mask Pulls, Bleached

$6,850
£5,191.44
€6,220.23
CA$9,761.56
A$10,023.57
CHF 5,702.17
MX$131,648.98
NOK 64,803.45
SEK 68,204.93
DKK 46,489.38

About the Item

A late 19th century Renaissance Revival carved bleached oak desk or library table, showcasing bold architectural form and intricate period craftsmanship. This antique carved oak desk features a rectangular top above a richly carved frieze with scrolling foliate motifs and a central drawer with brass hardware. The canted corners are detailed with deeply carved lion mask mounts with ring pulls, a defining element of Renaissance Revival furniture. The desk is supported by a substantial trestle base with turned and baluster-form supports, an elaborately carved stretcher, and stylized animal-form feet, giving the piece a strong sculptural presence. The oak has been bleached to reveal its natural, unstained wood grain, enhancing the clarity and depth of the carving while offering a lighter, more contemporary presentation. The piece retains surface wear, marks, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use. The interior of the drawer shows evidence of a prior repair, and one underside leg joint has been stabilized with later screws; these restorations remain unobtrusive and are not visible in normal use. Small wooden blocks have been discreetly added to the underside of the feet at a later date to increase the overall working height, a common functional modification that does not detract from the visual presentation. A highly decorative and functional antique desk, suitable as a library table, writing desk, or statement console, reflecting the 19th century revival of 16th century European design.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.75 in (78.11 cm)Width: 44 in (111.76 cm)Depth: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)
  • Style:
    Renaissance Revival (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Oak,Hand-Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    Italy
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1890
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Repaired: The interior of the drawer shows evidence of a prior repair, and one underside leg joint has been stabilized with later screws. Small wooden blocks have been discreetly added to the underside of the feet to increase the overall working height. The oak has been bleached. The piece retains surface wear, marks, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU887449987792

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