Cathedra Desk with Beautiful Original Lacquering

Venetian lacquered sideboard Lacquered, notched sideboard, typical of northern Italy and the Veneto area. The cabinet is made of fir and its la...

Antique Italian Empire cabinet from the early 19th century Small empire cabinet, particular cabinet from the empire era (circa 1840). Italian, with entire column, ebonized and brass...

Small Tuscan limelight from the 1700s Small 1700s Tuscan walnut flap, panelled and filleted. Measurements: L. cm 110 - D. cm 50 - H. cm 103 Contact us for further clarification or p...

Louis XVI lacquered sideboard cabinet (late 1700s early 1800s) Marche cabinet, made of spruce lacquered with yellow ochre, usable as a closet or large sideboard. Good condition, jus...

This magnificent Italian writing desk, dating from the late 17th century, is a striking example of Renaissance-inspired craftsmanship. Made of richly patinated, waxed wood, it featur...

A very exceptional and outstanding 17th century Credenza from the Lombardy region of Italy. Wonderfully constructed from polychromed wood with a sloping top, 2 doors and interior she...

A magnificent rustic Spanish Colonial antique, circa 1725, church altar with remarkable patina and detailing. Hand-crafted in the first half of the 18th century, most likely commissioned by the Spanish Empire for use in a Colonial religious Mission, now fashioned with later antique elements and repurposed for use as a sideboard. The scarce Baroque period ecclesiastical architectural church altar presents with a raised gallery shelf back topped with a single board, over a massive, thick pine plank wooden slab top, featuring impressive rich patina, rustic charm and antique character. Mounted over the distinctive architectural trapezoid shaped molded base with rich hand carved and polychrome painted decoration, including the sophisticated original Italian / European inspired trompe-l'œil marbleizing finish, which was a variety of faux painting techniques used only by highly skilled artisans to create the distinctive and varied patterns of marble, in an effort to reproduce the colors, veining and luster of real marble or other building materials. Rising on solid supports enhanced with recessed paneling, smooth rounded corners and edge work and stepped molded trim. Beautiful, nicely aged patina over the whole, highly desirable heavily worn, naturally distressed, chippy paint craquelure finish that has been stabilized to minimize further loss, that does not detect from the aesthetics or functionality, but only adds to the overall elegant warmth and rich historical depth, that can only be acquired over three centuries. Very strong, sturdy, stable. Delivered cleaned, hand waxed, luminous polished French patina finish, ready for immediate use, and many more years of generational enjoyment. Dimensions: (approx) 37.25" High, 62" Wide, 27" Deep The large size, and substantial proportions, make this excellent for a variety of different uses, including as a distinctive buffet table or server, credenza, oversized console, farmhouse kitchen...

An outstanding 17th century primitive Credenza from the Piedmont region of Italy. Very soundly constructed from walnut and oak with a lifting top surface and 2 large doors. A tremend...