Italian Style Small Bargueño, Tortoiseshell, Bone, Wood, 17th Century

The rectangular locker rests on four round legs, and has four drawers decorated with diamonds that lock and fittings and shield shown horseshoe. Desk, hinged front cover has metal hooks (to attach the table without lock) and numerous decorative plates, plus a gorgeous close ornate with two rampant lions and stars. Opening the lid, which rests on two sureties ornate wooden locker...

Uncovered sample desk made of wood, with the central part advanced and highlighted with a double chapel of architectural composition. Each of the sides has five drawers with the front decorated with tortoiseshell and an elaborate golden bronze lock shield (two rampant lions faced, located on a garland and with a shield crowned between them, in which the hollow of the key). The center of the front has two levels: the lower one has four columns with éntasis, two on each side and joined by an entablature and a top finish in dark wood, and a series of gold metal elements in the center between which it stands out, sheltered under a semicircular arch, the figure of Hercules fighting against Caco; the upper one has some moldings forming some recesses, with an important heraldic shield in the center, all enhanced with volutes towards the sides, and different elements in gilded metal, of classicist inspiration. The general scheme of the furniture responds to a very widespread and valued model in 17th century Europe, of which the best examples have been, as a rule, those of Italian manufacture, and which is continued in the eighteenth century without breaking the compositional clarity of the one that shows in this frontal but yes changing slight decorative details and elements in the area of the central chapel, above all. The practice of using tortoiseshell plates...

Dutch style curly frame. Ebony. XVII century. Rectangular frame made of carved ebony wood and decorated with a series of bands parallel to each other, of different widths and alter...

Dutch style curly frame. Ebonized wood. XVII century. Rectangular frame made of carved wood and decorated with a series of bands parallel to each other, of different widths and alte...

The fleshy decoration of the exterior of this mirror, and its movement, places this artpiece in the Baroque, but both the harmony and the symmetry and the fact that the decoration do...

Bargueño. Tortoise, bronze, wood, iron. Italy, 17th century; rear table. Uncovered sample desk made of wood and finished in tortoiseshell that has a division into three areas at the...

An unusual late 17th century North Italian Baroque ebonized writing desk - of serpentine form. Featuring a knee-hole type design with a pull-out writing desk flanked by a pair of cup...

An antiqued wood writing desk, with two frieze drawers, on barley twist turned legs joined by stretchers. The original 17th century. Dimen...

Exceptional desk made of walnut with a wonderful carvings used by the age. The height from the floor to the base of the center drawer is 25''H.

This exceptional Felipe V writing desk is a true masterpiece of cabinetmaking. It captivates with its graceful design and meticulous craftsmanship. The piece, with a hinged cover and front, has been fashioned from the rich and warm woods of walnut and rosewood. What sets this piece apart is the intricate geometric decoration, finely inlaid in fruit woods, creating a captivating visual contrast. The details are simply breathtaking: bone inlays delicately worked into the sides and legs of ebonized wood, adding a touch of refinement and sophistication. The ebonization enhances the depth and texture of the wood, adding an extra dimension of elegance to this piece. Originating from Spain and dated to the late 17th century, this writing desk encapsulates the opulence and style of the era. Measuring 84x87x130 cm, it commands a prominent place in any space, serving as both a functional piece and a work of art. This design reveals a clear influence from the typology of San Filippo...

17th century Ebonized case with parcel gilt decoration, iron handles and hinges. Fitted interior with inset tortoiseshell panels surrounded by brass filigree inlaid ebonized wood drawer and door fronts. Faux painted architectural columns on either side of center door which opens to reveal an additional set of small drawers. A rare early cabinet...

A stunning Italian 19th century ebony, bone and exotic wood center table / desk. The table is raised by fine bun feet below unique and most decorative carved spiral legs. Each leg is...