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Ebonized and Gilded Chinoiserie Karges Leather Top Writing Executuve Desk
$2,636
$3,29520% Off
£1,995.34
£2,494.1720% Off
€2,289.14
€2,861.4220% Off
CA$3,705.19
CA$4,631.4920% Off
A$4,077.42
A$5,096.7820% Off
CHF 2,138.20
CHF 2,672.7620% Off
MX$49,484.82
MX$61,856.0220% Off
NOK 26,727.22
NOK 33,409.0320% Off
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About the Item
This Ebonized and Gilded Chinoiserie Karges Leather Top Writing Executive Desk is an extraordinary example of fine craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Designed by the renowned American furniture maker Karges, this desk combines the sophistication of traditional European design with the allure of Chinoiserie artistry. The ebonized frame provides a dramatic backdrop for the intricate hand-gilded chinoiserie motifs, which depict delicate landscapes, flora, and decorative scrolls in brilliant gold, creating a striking contrast that highlights the desk’s luxurious presence.
The desk features a finely tooled black leather top with gilt borders, offering a refined writing surface ideal for executive use or as a statement-making home office centerpiece. Its serpentine front is adorned with three drawers, each accented with chinoiserie detail and gilt embellishments, providing both functionality and beauty. Cabriole legs with gilt mounts and carved accents further emphasize the desk’s opulence and attention to detail.
Perfect for collectors, interior designers, or anyone looking to elevate their office or study, this Karges writing desk embodies sophistication, luxury, and artistry. A rare blend of Chinoiserie design, ebonized finish, and executive practicality, it is a true investment piece destined to impress for generations.
- Creator:Karges Furniture (Cabinetmaker)
- Dimensions:Height: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)Width: 60 in (152.4 cm)Depth: 28 in (71.12 cm)
- Style:Louis XV (In the Style Of)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. This desk has a time-worn look for years of love and will show wear to the finish, gilded areas and the leather top. But it is still fantastic.
- Seller Location:Swedesboro, NJ
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2091341240092
Karges Furniture
Karges Furniture is a renowned American furniture company, founded in 1886, in Evansville, Indiana. The company manufactures the highest quality American-made furniture in the modern era. Utilizing the age-old skill of hand-carving with chisels and mallet gives their furniture pieces beautiful depth and clarity. Karges Furniture designs are timeless and never go out of style, making them heirlooms to pass down from generation to generation to treasure.
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