Old World Craftsmanship Part 2

This Italian carved mahogany writing table is said to have been crafted specifically for use by King Carlo Alberto (Charles Albert of Sardinia, 1798-1849). Both beautiful and functional, the desk and armchair feature complex woodwork with elaborate artistic details. The inlaid and carved wood features foliate swags, scrollwork and lion’s masks while lion’s paws decorate the bottom. No section of the set goes undecorated as carvings and inlaid wood sprawl the entire piece.