Antique walnut desk from the mid-19th century in good condition

Ancient walnut wooden desk from the mid-19th century in good condition.

It features a large rectangular top bordered by a small oak wood balustrade, probably non-original and added at the back. 

The bridge construction of the desk provides five large and deep drawers, four side drawers and one central drawer under the top, topped with a practical pull-out tray that doubles the surface area. 

This is a central piece of furniture, also finished at the back, so it does not necessarily need to be placed against a wall. It was designed to be placed in the center of a room or office. It rests on four turned legs and is in good condition.

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Empire-style furniture originates from the period between the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It was influenced by Napoleon’s reign, featuring significant similarities and references to Roman and Greek ornamentation.

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