Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Fruitwood Bombé Desk, 1680

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Italian Baroque Fruitwood Bombé Bureau, circa 1680–1700 Material: Fruitwood, oak and olive wood A fine late 17th-century Italian bombé bureau, … Read more Italian Baroque Fruitwood Bombé Bureau, circa 1680–1700 Material: Fruitwood, oak and olive wood A fine late 17th-century Italian bombé bureau, dating from circa 1680–1700 and constructed from fruitwood and oak with decorative olive wood inlay. The bureau has a distinctive shaped bombé form and incorporates traditional hand-crafted construction throughout. Details include pegged joints, rosehead nails and hand-beaten original hinges, together with its original locks and a key. The fall front opens to reveal a fitted writing interior arranged with five small drawers and additional compartments. Fabric lining within the interior was added at a later date. A pull-out brushing slide provides an additional practical surface beneath the writing section. Below are three full-width drawers, providing substantial storage while maintaining the strongly shaped profile of the piece. The bureau also retains its original back. An imposing example of late 17th-century Italian cabinet furniture, combining the sculptural bombé form with traditional joinery, decorative inlay and a practical fitted writing interior. The bureau is constructed as a single piece. Dimensions: Height: 41 inches (104.1 cm) Width at widest point: 34.5 inches (87.6 cm) Depth at deepest point: 19 inches (48.3 cm) Weight: Approximately 55 kg (121 lb) Date of Manufacture: circa 1680–1700 Period: Late 17th Century Style: Baroque Country of Origin: Italy See less