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German Walnut Baroque Desk or Dressing table Mid-18th Century

$5,805.64
£4,250
€5,195.01
CA$8,118.49
A$8,266.90
CHF 4,783.54
MX$109,011.47
NOK 53,488.11
SEK 56,949.68
DKK 38,826.13

About the Item

Baroque Desk, middle/end of the 18th century. Elaborately inlaid with walnut burl wood, among other things. See other German baroque pieces from same period pieces to complete a suite. This desk is about 285 years old. The shrinkage of the solid wood is clearly visible. This evidence of age has not affected the structural integrity of any part of the desk. There are no loose joints or part of the desk. He desk in in very good conditions and is usable as an every day or even a child’s desk. The light colour of the walnut gives the desk and matching wardrobe and cabinet listed separately an informality. These pieces are not weighed down by dark wood and bombastic detailing. Rather there is a casual everydayness to these pieces.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37.41 in (95 cm)Width: 40.16 in (102 cm)Depth: 25.6 in (65 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1750
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6366248608302

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