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18th c. Swedish Rococo Period Writing Desk in Original Paint

Offered by: Maison & Co.

Description
A period Rococo writing desk from the 18th century in original painted alder wood with period key hole fittings, circa 1760. There are two smaller drawers behind the writing surface and one large drawer below the desk surface.

The Rococo period followed the Baroque period and is often described as the final expression of the Baroque movement. The period began in the 1720's and continued through 1770. Rococo takes its name from the French word 'rocaille,' which means rock or broken shell. This period was characterized by elaborately carved, smaller and more functional pieces, the cabriole leg, and cherub, fruit, shell, flower, and scroll motifs.

More Information

Origin:	Sweden
Period:	18th Century
Creation Date:	c. 1760
Styles / Movements:	Rococo, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	2109
Incollect Reference #:	638213

Dimensions

W.	35 in;	H.	35.44 in;	D.	22.63 in;
W.	88.9 cm;	H.	90.02 cm;	D.	57.48 cm;

Message from Seller:

Maison & Co. is a direct importer of fine 18th and 19th-century European antiques, many with original paint, specializing in Swedish Gustavian, French Louis XVI, and Swedish Rococo and Baroque periods. For inquiries, please contact us at Bernadette@maisonandco.com or 316.650.3341

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