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Center Writing Table, Francesco and Giuseppe Cassina, Milan, January 26, 1796
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Center writing table
Cassina Brothers (Francesco and Giuseppe)
Milan, January 26, 1796
79.5 x 94 x 58.5 cm
State of conservation: excellent
The rectangular table features a minimally overhanging top with an "owl's beak" edge. The decoration is symmetrical over the entire surface and consists of an alternation of geometric and plant motifs centered around a hexagon in a three-banded frame enclosing a complex floral design. The corners of the top are embellished with multi-petal flowers. The linear fascia is decorated with a simple motif using chiaroscuro effects achieved by combining oblique or vertical wood grains in linear frames. The square-section legs taper downwards and culminate at the top in a square capital where the multi-petal flower decoration is repeated. The legs have a narrow section just under the capital embellished with a faux fluting design. The legs are decorated with the same chiaroscuro effect as seen on the fascia.
There is one drawer on each of three sides. The table also contains numerous secret compartments opening via spring-loaded mechanisms.
The front drawer contains a slide-out writing surface bearing an inscription in India ink on its underside: "1796 li 26 Genajo - Fabri to - Dalli fratelli Cassina - in Milano" [January 26, 1796 - made by the Cassina brothers in Milan]
The brothers Francesco and Giuseppe Cassina, both cabinet makers, were originally from Meda but also worked in Milan. Francis, nicknamed Volpino [little fox], was the more famous of the two. He crafted and signed a desk with a fold-down writing surface veneered in walnut and walnut burl with bois de rose inlay, currently in a private Milanese collection. The underside of the bottom drawer bears an inscription written in pen: "1779, 10 February - Questo buro è stato fabricato di Francesco Cassina in Meda, detto il Volpino" [February 10, 1779, this bureau was made by Francesco Cassina "il Volpino" in Meda] (Alberici 1969).
In 1793, Giuseppe earned mention from the Società Patriottica di Milano for his inlay work (Beretti 2005).
Bibliography:
ALBERICI C., Il mobile lombardo, Milan 1969, p. 106;
BERETTI G., Laboratory, Milan 2005, p. 107.
- Creator:Francesco and Giuseppe Cassina (Cabinetmaker)
- Dimensions:Height: 31.3 in (79.5 cm)Width: 37.01 in (94 cm)Depth: 23.04 in (58.5 cm)
- Style:Neoclassical Revival (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1790-1799
- Date of Manufacture:1796
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. State of conservation: excellent.606.
- Seller Location:Milano, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4352243162102
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