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French Art Deco Carved Walnut Leather Bureau Plat Writing Desk ca. 1940

$2,900List Price

About the Item

CARVED WALNUT AND TOOLED-LEATHER BUREAU PLAT Continental, probably French, ca. 1940 29 3/4" H x 31 3/8" D x 59 1/8" W; 23 3/8" H to underside A late Art Deco writing desk with carved floral appliqués in the manner of Art Nouveau, ca. 1940, likely continental in origin. It features a gilt-tooled double Greek key edging around the leather top, the facade with a pair of short drawers on either side flanking a single broad drawer, each carved with stylized floral bouquets set in geometric patterns in the drawers and tied drapery edge motif. Raised over swollen baluster fluted legs. Condition: Retains one working key. Discolorations and patination to the leather writing surface throughout, some edge lifting. Circular impression to right top drawer where the key likely had something hanging from it that rubbed for decades. Minor scuffs and scratches throughout, fading. Overall a very fine presentation and highly functional. ref. 506FQW26P About silla antiques & art Established in 2009, we have available in our 9000 square foot brick-and-mortar gallery an ever-changing selection of carefully curated and catalogued furniture, decorative arts, paintings, sculpture and estate jewelry. Our company has long specialized in sculpture circa 1860 through 1930 and as such the gallery always has a very large collection of exceptional European and American sculpture available on display. The gallery is located at 117 W Burd Street in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania and is open by appointment only. We welcome your visit and would love to meet with you at the shop. For clients located outside of the area, we are always available to discuss items by video conferencing or by phone.

Dimensions:
Height: 29.75 in (75.57 cm)Width: 59.13 in (150.2 cm)Depth: 31.38 in (79.71 cm)
Style:
Art Deco (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Leather,Walnut
Place of Origin:
Europe
Period:
20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1940
Condition:
Seller Location:
Shippensburg, PA
Reference Number:
Seller: 506FQW26P1stDibs: LU1059045978522

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