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Barnebys HQ
Brahegatan 10
BOX 5038
114 37 Stockholm
All auctions / Miscellaneous / Bureau cabinet - Maple, Burr walnut - Inlaid trumeau.
refined Italian double-body trumeau in the Louis XVI style (produced or inspired by models from the second half of the 20th century). Mobile Features Materials and Finish: It is built with a walnut wood veneer enriched by elaborate cabinetmaking works. It features precious geometric and floral inlays created in contrast with light woods (such as maple or fruitwoods), visible over the entire front surface. Upper Body: It unfolds as a display cabinet or two-panel glazed cupboard, entirely decorated with a prominent inlaid motif of candelabra and botanical ramage that extends symmetrically on both sides. Lower Body (Ribalta and Drawers): The central section is equipped with a calatoia (or ribalta) also inlaid, which, when opened, serves as a writing desk (secretaire) and usually conceals a small internal compartment with little drawers and document compartments. The base hosts three large external drawers stacked, enriched by geometric fillets and inlaid bands with continuous foliate patterns. Supports: The piece rests on elegant tall, sinuous sabre legs, typical of the baroque revival design or transitional styles, which elongate its substantial silhouette, making it light and graceful. scarbattolo della ribalta, revealing the secret compartment of the trumeau once the calatoia is opened. Interior Details The Central Small Drawers: In the center of the niche there are two stacked drawers, also finished with geometric fillets and delicate inlay of mirrored vegetal scrolls on the front. Document Compartments: On the sides of the drawers open two open compartments with a wavy upper profile (gala), typical of classical cabinetry for archiving letters and documents. The Writing Surface: The inner part of the hinged door reveals a rich central inlay with spiral motifs and very dense floral sprigs that reprise the external neoclassical style and embellish the working area.
Estimate:$504.57
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