76-1/2"W Leather Top Antique Empire Style Partner's Writing Desk

Antique Empire Style Magnificently Hand Carved Details

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Crafted entirely by hand of solid hardwood and intricately hand carved, this partner's writing desk is an authentic interpretation of the Empire period of fine furniture making that was introduced in the 19th century, in both its look and its craftsmanship. Each side of this partner's desk are identical, both sides are exactly the same with each side having three generously sized drawers and two doors that open to reveal additional storage options. Genuine leather top with 24kt gold leaf stenciling.

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Limited to Stock on Hand

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Price Includes:
Leather Top Partner's Desk
76-1/2"W, 39-1/2"D, 30-1/4"H 7634

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Note:
ships in three boxes
a fully assembled left pier
a fully assembled right pier
a fully assembled top with leather top

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also available:
Leather Top Filing Cabinet
(see photo inset)
29"W, 23-1/4"D, 30-1/4"H

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The nineteenth century was one of decorative conflict. It was the era when families of social prestige and wealth, such as the Vanderbilt and Astors, built and furnished elaborate homes combining styles with a free hand.
Industrially, mass production was replacing individual craftsmanship. Names like Hitchcock, Eastlake, and Morris were associated with machine production.
A wave of classicism inspired by the discovery of the ruins of Pompeii and social unrest began at the end of the eighteenth century and continued into the early nineteenth century. This classic trend found expression in the Louis XV and French Empire styles, the Adams, Sheraton, Hepplewhite and Regency styles in England and the Federal furniture of the colonies. During this time design elements borrowed from ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome were used in American architecture and furniture.
About the middle of the century the Gothic influences reappeared. The Victorian and Louis XV styles of the later half-century combined elements of bot Gothic and Renaissance styles. Louis XV and XVI styles reappeared in Europe, England and America.
By the end of the century traditional methods and designs were yielding to a vogue for experimental forms of simpler lines, new processes and new materials.