Writing table. China, Qing Dynasty, 19th century.

Writing table. China, Qing Dynasty, 19th century.
Teak and mahogany.
Signed on the back of a drawer.
Metal hardware and handles.
Requires treatment against xylophagous. Wear and tear. Needs refinishing. Some flaws.
Measurements: 86 x 152 x 76 cm.
Chinese desk with a singular design, belonging to the Qing Dynasty. The natural beauty of the wood used is enhanced and integrated in a functional design. Six drawers (with circular handles inserted in its front with great expressive economy) are symmetrically distributed, and are accompanied by two more registers destined to shelter stationery: under the pair of shelves of the middle level there is still a third level, the lowest, consisting of a fine tracery. This is developed with triangular motif patterns that alternate on the sides with balusters placed in parallel.