Italian Violetwood Partner’s Or Face To Face Flat Desk, Circa 1750

Italian Violetwood Partner’s or Face to Face Flat Desk, circa 1750

This elegant and decorative partner’s or Face to Face desk is crafted with violetwood veneer on a cross-grained oak frame. It features three drawers on the front and three additional full-depth drawers on the opposite side. The desk is adorned with finely chased and gilded bronze handles, keyhole escutcheons, drop pulls, a molding edge, and feet caps.

It stands on gracefully shaped legs, each ending in gilded bronze feet caps. The top, framed by a gilded bronze molding, is covered with a magnificent patinated lime-green leather, decorated with a gold-tooled border.

A rare example of Italian craftsmanship, circa 1750.

Dimensions:

Height 30.30 In (77 cm)

Length 46.85 In (119 cm)

Depth 26 In (26 cm)

Condition:

The desk is in excellent condition. It has been restored, French-polished, the bronzes cleaned, and a splendid new leather top applied.