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

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

It features a large rectangular top bordered by a small oak 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 beneath the top—completed 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 positioned in the center of a room or office. It rests on four turned legs and is in good condition.

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