Early 20th Century Desk in Oak With Turned Legs, Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker

This stunning serving table in oak with twisted legs is a beautiful example of early 20th-century Danish craftsmanship. Made of birch, it features two trays that rest atop gracefully...

Introducing a striking rectangular dining or desk table that summarizes the essence of Danish Art Nouveau craftsmanship, hailing from the early 20th century. Crafted with meticulous ...

This charming British desk/side table showcases a refined simplicity and craftsmanship rooted in early 20th-century Edwardian design. Made from oak and birch, the table features beau...

This impressive 19th-century baroque dining/desk table, made from solid oak by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker, is a timeless piece of furniture exuding elegance and functionality. The...

This early 20th century, quarter sawn oak desk manufactured by The Gunn Furniture Company is a a flexible industrial piece with rich history that can be used as a desk, work table, d...

Rococo Revival Oak Writing Desk in Brown, Early 20th Century This piece of furniture, made entirely of oak, dates from the 1st half of the 20th century. It consists of two drawers a...

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...

Firm believers in Functionalism, Danish designers and cabinetmakers avoided short-lived aesthetic trends alike, concentrating on crafting with quality materials instead. This desk is...