{"product_id":"henri-ii-napoleon-iii-walnut-writing-table-fur-26","title":"150 Year Old Walnut Writing Desk with Hand-Carved Apron and Original Leather Top","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalnut Writing Desk with Hand-Carved Apron and Original Leather Top, circa 1860–1890\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eRefined Victorian desk in solid walnut with hand-carved ornamental apron featuring a central circular medallion flanked by scrollwork across three sides. Turned legs with ring details. Single drawer with hand-cut dovetail joints. Original aged leather writing surface, fully functional. Solid and stable throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent. Original leather functional and supple. Drawer slides smoothly. Hand-carved details crisp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rome, Italy; from an Italian diplomat's family collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Victorian, circa 1860–1890\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSolid walnut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHand-carved apron with central circular medallion and scrollwork (three sides)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTurned legs with ring turnings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDrawer with hand-cut dovetail joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOriginal leather writing surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOriginal hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 81 cm H × 86 cm W × 51 cm D (31.9\" × 33.9\" × 20.1\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFrom Rome, from an Italian diplomat's family collection. Hand-cut dovetails confirm mid-to-late 19th-century craftsmanship. Original unrestored leather is exceptional—most period desks required restoration decades ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyling \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFunctional desk for home offices or studies. Compact proportions suit period, eclectic, or contemporary interiors. For collectors of Victorian European furniture with authenticated hand construction and original materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRoman Estates sources authentic 18th–20th century Italian and European antiques directly from private Roman estates and historic dealers. Each piece is individually selected for quality, provenance, and design merit.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background-color: #f5f5f5; padding: 12px; border-left: 3px solid #d4af37; margin-top: 16px; font-size: 0.95em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on antiques:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antiques aren't new — that's the whole point. Every scratch, patina mark and sign of age is a badge of honour, not a defect. Detail photos are unfiltered and show the piece exactly as it is. We're happy to provide additional photos or videos upon request. All sales are final, so take a good look, ask us anything, and buy what you love.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roman Estates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53462728474962,"sku":"FUR-26","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1072\/6440\/9938\/files\/IMG_5917.png?v=1779563108","url":"https:\/\/roman-estates.myshopify.com\/products\/henri-ii-napoleon-iii-walnut-writing-table-fur-26","provider":"Roman Estates","version":"1.0","type":"link"}