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Italian Side Table/ Desk
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Italian Side Table/ Desk

18th century
For Sale by Arcadia Antiques
Description

Nice 18th C Italian walnut 1 drawer side table/ desk. 1790

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
106.5cm (41.93")
Depth
67.5cm (26.57")
Declaration

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Antique Italian Writing Desk to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1218998
Dealers Internal Reference
9451
Description
Nice 18th C Italian walnut 1 drawer side table/ desk. 1790
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
106.5cm (41.93")
Depth
67.5cm (26.57")
Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Antique Italian Writing Desk to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1218998
Dealers Internal Ref
9451
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A warm brown wooden Italian side table desk featuring a single drawer with a round knob, heavy turned legs, and a shaped stretcher base.
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Archive I A warm brown wooden Italian side table desk featuring a single drawer with a round knob, heavy turned legs, and a shaped stretcher base.

Italian Side Table/ Desk

Archive II A warm brown wooden Italian side table desk featuring a single drawer with a round knob, heavy turned legs, and a shaped stretcher base. View II
Archive III A warm brown wooden Italian side table desk featuring a single drawer with a round knob, heavy turned legs, and a shaped stretcher base. View III
Archive IV A warm brown wooden Italian side table desk featuring a single drawer with a round knob, heavy turned legs, and a shaped stretcher base. View IV
Archive V A warm brown wooden Italian side table desk featuring a single drawer with a round knob, heavy turned legs, and a shaped stretcher base. View V
Archive VI A warm brown wooden Italian side table desk featuring a single drawer with a round knob, heavy turned legs, and a shaped stretcher base. View VI
Archive VII A warm brown wooden Italian side table desk featuring a single drawer with a round knob, heavy turned legs, and a shaped stretcher base. View VII
Archive VIII A warm brown wooden Italian side table desk featuring a single drawer with a round knob, heavy turned legs, and a shaped stretcher base. View VIII
Archive IX A warm brown wooden Italian side table desk featuring a single drawer with a round knob, heavy turned legs, and a shaped stretcher base. View IX
Archive X A warm brown wooden Italian side table desk featuring a single drawer with a round knob, heavy turned legs, and a shaped stretcher base. View X
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Arcadia Antiques
Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923
Location
Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/arcadia
Verified Since Jun 2009
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Location: Westfields Farm, Fosse Way, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XL,
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A warm brown wooden Italian side table desk featuring a single drawer with a round knob, heavy turned legs, and a shaped stretcher base.
Italian Side Table/ Desk
Ref: SA1218998
A warm brown wooden Italian side table desk featuring a single drawer with a round knob, heavy turned legs, and a shaped stretcher base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleItalian Baroque
  • MaterialWalnut, Fruitwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned baluster legs, Shaped stretcher base, Single wooden drawer knob, Framed top panel
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 106.5 cm (42 in) x D 67.5 cm (27 in)

This 18th-century Italian Baroque side table and desk combines walnut and fruitwood with a warm brown finish. The construction incorporates a single drawer with a round wooden knob, framed top panel, heavy turned baluster legs, and a shaped stretcher base. Visible details include bulbous turnings along the legs and globular feet. Practical proportions measure 74 cm high, 106.5 cm wide, and 67.5 cm deep. Suitable for placement in a study, library, or hallway, the piece functions as a compact writing desk or a display surface. The restrained ornamentation suits traditional and period interiors, providing both surface area and enclosed storage within daily living spaces.

FAQs

Antique Italian side tables and writing desks from the 17th to 19th centuries typically feature solid wood construction, bold turned legs, and functional single drawers. Influenced by Renaissance and Baroque design traditions, these pieces emphasise structural geometry, architectural proportions, and practical surface space.

Craftsmen commonly utilised native hardwoods such as walnut, chestnut, and fruitwood. Construction features frequently include hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, hand-turned baluster legs, and heavy stretchers designed to provide structural stability and keep feet elevated off damp floors.

Authentic period examples demonstrate signs of manual hand-tooling, such as hand-sawn wood under the frame and irregular dovetail drawer joinery. Look for natural age wear, historical timber shrinkage along top boards, authentic wooden drawer runners, and historic patination in unpolished crevices.

A solid timber side desk functions as an accent piece in an entryway, living room, or home office. Pair it with modern task lighting and contemporary artwork to create a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and minimalist modern design.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent warping and splitting. Clean the surfaces regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the wood grain and historic patina.
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