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William IV Rosewood Writing Desk
£6,500
A beautifully figured William IV period rosewood drop leaf sofa table with well figured top with two drop ends supported on hinged carved scroll work supports with central drawer over two tapered legs supported by turned central stretcher on squared horizontal legs terminating in profusely carved over scrolled toes terminating in hidden castors.
English, circa 1840
William IV Rosewood Writing Desk
£6,500
Product Description
A beautifully figured William IV period rosewood drop leaf sofa table with well figured top with two drop ends supported on hinged carved scroll work supports with central drawer over two tapered legs supported by turned central stretcher on squared horizontal legs terminating in profusely carved over scrolled toes terminating in hidden castors.
English, circa 1840
Whilst not attributable to a specific maker, this sofa table has all the hallmarks of a piece inspired by the works of Thomas Hope, the leading classicist of the day. His book entitled "Household Furniture and Decoration" published in 1807 was the first work to mention directly "Interior Design" as a recognised concept. It espoused the use of top quality woods in furniture construction as well as ornamentation with metal mounts. Exotic woods such as rosewood, satinwood and zebra wood, which could be polished to a high sheen and give a visually striking surface and depth of colour were preferred giving pieces more character than those made in the earlier mahogany.
Literature: Pictorial Dictionary of British 19th century furniture design, Introduced by Edward Joy, pp.508.
English, circa 1840
Whilst not attributable to a specific maker, this sofa table has all the hallmarks of a piece inspired by the works of Thomas Hope, the leading classicist of the day. His book entitled "Household Furniture and Decoration" published in 1807 was the first work to mention directly "Interior Design" as a recognised concept. It espoused the use of top quality woods in furniture construction as well as ornamentation with metal mounts. Exotic woods such as rosewood, satinwood and zebra wood, which could be polished to a high sheen and give a visually striking surface and depth of colour were preferred giving pieces more character than those made in the earlier mahogany.
Literature: Pictorial Dictionary of British 19th century furniture design, Introduced by Edward Joy, pp.508.
Code:
10881
