Delightful Venetian Decorative Writing Desk Circa 1860
With Exquisite Later Painted Oriental Scenes on All Four Sides and the Top
Originating in Venice around 1860, this charming desk is as much a celebration of craftsmanship as it is a canvas for imaginative storytelling, featuring later hand-painted decoration on all four sides and across the writing surface, the desk’s panels come alive with Chinoiserie-inspired Oriental scenes. European designers often relied on their imagination and preconceptions of the East when creating Chinoiserie designs, rather than strict adherence to actual Eastern styles.
Resting on elegantly curved legs, the desk has a lightness and lyricism that’s unmistakably Italian. Its two drawers, subtly integrated beneath the writing surface offer a practical element to this poetic piece which would also make a lovely dressing table.
Dimensions: 108 cm Width / 60 cm Depth / 81 cm Height