Small Amboine Burl Desk from Speich Frères, 1930

Description

Small middle desk in Amboine burl from the Parisian cabinetmaker Speich Frères, active between 1900 and 1940. This unique piece … more Small middle desk in Amboine burl from the Parisian cabinetmaker Speich Frères, active between 1900 and 1940. This unique piece of furniture, testimony to the know-how of master cabinetmakers during the Decorative Arts period, has contemporary and avant-garde lines. guards for the time. This desk is made up of glass on its top covering a taupe-colored tapestry and matching the concave facade of the piece of furniture. In the belt, two drawers are equipped with white Art Deco style pull handles. The base is made up of thick panels covered with amboyna leaves arranged like an open book. They form large molded feet at the top. Two stained wooden bases, carved with waves, support the whole. This desk has the plaque: “SPEICH FRÈRES 230 Fg. St Antoine PARIS” as proof of attribution.



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Period: 1930

Excellent condition after Restoration in our cabinetmaking workshop.
Varnished finish.

Dimensions:
Length: 102 cm
Width: 55 cm
Height: 74 cm

reference: 250624.3 less