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Creator: Meroni & Fossati
Early 20th Century Writing Desk in Walnut with Inlay by Meroni & Fossati
By Meroni & Fossati
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian elegant early 20th century Directoire writing desk in walnut massive and veneered with inlay on the top by Meroni & Fossati. Wax polished
Useful height under central drawer 60 cm.
To better understand the Directoire style of this desk
Directoire style was a period in the decorative arts, fashion, and especially furniture design in France concurrent with the Directory (November 2, 1795–November 10, 1799), the later part of the French Revolution. The style uses Neoclassical architectural forms, minimal carving, planar expanses of highly grained veneers, and applied decorative painting. It is a style transitional between Louis XVI and Empire.
The Directoire style was primarily established by the architects and designers Charles Percier (1764–1838) and Pier François Léonard Fontaine (1762–1853). In its use of Neoclassical architectural form and decorative motifs the style anticipates the slightly later and more elaborate Empire style, which was introduced after Napoleon established the First French Empire.
The Directoire style reflected the Revolutionary belief in the values of republican Rome:
"The stoic virtues of Republican Rome were upheld as standards not merely for the arts but also for political behaviour and private morality. Conventionels saw themselves as antique...
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Early 20th Century Italian Directoire Meroni & Fossati Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Art Nouveau Vanity Desk with Mirror, Carved Cherry Wood, Marble-Top with Chair
By Meroni & Fossati
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th century, Art Nouveau vanity desk with mirror, carved cherrywood, marble top, with chair Excellent condition, only polished to wax
Measures cm: desk H 78 add 55 x W 83 x...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Meroni & Fossati Desks and Writing Tables
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Cherry
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Meroni & Fossati desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Meroni & Fossati desks and writing tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Meroni & Fossati desks and writing tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original desks and writing tables by Meroni & Fossati were created in the Art Nouveau style in italy during the early 20th century. Prices for Meroni & Fossati desks and writing tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,782 and can go as high as $5,873, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,327.