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STUNNiNG ART NOUVEAU WRITING DESK ATTRIBUTED TO CARLO ZEN 1902 BIRDS EYE MAPLE
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Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime writing desk which is attributed to / after the original by Carlo Zen 1902
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price.
This desk is an example of the Italian interpretation of the Art Nouveau style, known as Stile Floreale. This desk model was originally exhibited by Carlo Zen, a Milanese furniture manufacturer, at the 1902 First International Exposition of Modern Decorative Arts, in Turin, Italy.
The exhibition helped Italy to show the rest of the world that it could create modern designs that competed with others on an international scale. The Italian style was especially influenced by the floral fabrics of Liberty and Company, which were made available to Italian designers for use in interiors, which is why the Italian Art Nouveau style references nature and the English arts and crafts style.
The Stile Floreale was the main style exhibited by Italian designers at this exposition. The exposition and the development of the Stile Floreale helped Italian designers to think more progressively, allowing them to create their own version of Art Nouveau and later styles.
Prior to the exposition, Italian designers were not part of the design reform that was happening in the rest of Europe. The maker of this desk, Carlo Zen, manufactured Art Nouveau furniture, which gained popularity in Italy after the exposition.
He was known for his inlaid mother-of-pearl designs, which can be seen in other versions of this desk. The front of the desk has simple curving shapes, with petals
Only three examples of this design are known to date. Two are in the collections of the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, New York and the Museo Wolfsoniana in Genoa.
This piece is being sold as after / attributed to, it was bought in Harrods some time ago, I've never seen another like it to be honest, it is such a unique size and style. The main body is all elegant curved bentwood maple, the insides, burr maple with a nice green leather writing surface
We have lightly cleaned waxed and polished it, there is nothing negative to note its just a really good honest piece
Dimensions
Height:- 130cm
Width:- 78cm
Depth:- 64cm
Knee height:- 64.5cm
Knee width:- 70cm
Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask.
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Condition
Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition
Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.
- Creator:Harrods (Retailer)
- Attributed to:Carlo Zen (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 51.19 in (130 cm)Width: 30.71 in (78 cm)Depth: 25.2 in (64 cm)
- Style:Art Nouveau (In the Style Of)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:20th century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2823335078642
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