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Edwardian Style Inlaid Walnut Chinoiserie Style Top Desk

$1,996
$2,49520% Off
£1,510.89
£1,888.6120% Off
€1,732.99
€2,166.2420% Off
CA$2,805.60
CA$3,50720% Off
A$3,087.53
A$3,859.4220% Off
CHF 1,619.07
CHF 2,023.8320% Off
MX$37,470.09
MX$46,837.6120% Off
NOK 20,238.06
NOK 25,297.5820% Off
SEK 19,159.84
SEK 23,949.8020% Off
DKK 12,937.66
DKK 16,172.0820% Off

About the Item

This Edwardian style inlaid walnut desk with chinoiserie style top is a fine example of early 20th-century craftsmanship, blending elegance with functionality. The beautifully curved serpentine front and refined proportions highlight its Edwardian influence, while the decorative chinoiserie-style painted top adds an exotic flair, reflecting the era’s fascination with Oriental-inspired artistry. Constructed in walnut, the desk features intricate floral and foliate inlays on the drawers, showcasing skilled marquetry work. The desk offers generous storage with multiple drawers, each adorned with brass pulls and original escutcheons, making it both practical and visually striking. Standing on slender tapering legs with brass casters, the piece is easily movable while maintaining its stately presence. This versatile writing desk would make a statement in a refined home office, study, or library. Its unique combination of Edwardian sophistication and chinoiserie decoration creates a timeless aesthetic that appeals to antique collectors and interior designers alike. Perfect as a functional writing table or as an accent piece, this Edwardian inlaid walnut chinoiserie desk elevates any setting with historic charm and craftsmanship.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)Width: 42.25 in (107.32 cm)Depth: 23 in (58.42 cm)
  • Style:
    Edwardian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1910-1919
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1910
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. The condition is in need of cleaning and polishing.
  • Seller Location:
    Swedesboro, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2091340672882

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