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Portuguese Colonial Brazilian Solid Rosewood Slant Lid Writing Desk

About the Item

Made in Brazil and purchased as an antique in Rio De Janeiro in the 1950s. With slant lid top opening to a finely fitted compartment with drawers and cubbys and hidden compartments over two drawers over three drawers, shaped carved feet.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40.88 in (103.84 cm)Width: 46 in (116.84 cm)Depth: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)
  • Style:
    Rococo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1760-1769
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1760
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Essex, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU838114894152
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