A Louis XV-style inlaid secretary desk from the Cerea manufacturing district, likely dating from the 1930s–1940s.
The history of this piece thus embodies the craftsmanship instilled in hundreds of artisans by Giuseppe Merlin, who in the 1920s began building and selling antique-style furniture in his workshop in Asparetto.
His business soon became a training ground for many young artisans, who in turn established their own workshops, thus giving rise to the Veronese artistic furniture district. This district reached the peak of its production in the 1960s and 1970s, distinguishing itself on the international furniture market.
The drop-front cabinet presented here is fully veneered and hand-inlaid with fine woods.
The classic, curved legs in the Louis XV style support a three-drawer unit topped by a secretaire-style drop-front.
The piece is solid and sturdy; it shows some signs of age and some woodworm damage, clearly visible in the photos, which are entirely consistent with the piece’s age.
Dimensions:
Height 105 cm
Width 96 cm
Depth 51 cm
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SILVER Seller in Mantova, Italy
