{"product_id":"italian-walnut-secretaire-a-abattant-torino-fur-15","title":"Italian Walnut Secretaire Desk, Early 1900s","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItalian Walnut Secretaire Desk, Early 1900’s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA compact writing desk built for function. The upper section houses a slant front that drops to reveal a writing surface with fitted interior compartments—small drawers and cubbies for correspondence and necessities. Below, four graduated drawers with original brass pulls provide storage. Fluted pilaster details frame the sides. Turned feet anchor the piece. All drawers operate smoothly with individual original locks. (You can see the original shipping and production tags from Torino on back panel!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good. Walnut throughout shows age-appropriate wear and patina consistent with early 20th-century use. Original brass pulls intact and functional. Writing surface operates smoothly. Interior compartments intact. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sourced from an antique shop in Anzio, Italy. Early 1900s Italian manufacture, with original shipping and production tags on the back, documenting period provenance and origin as Torino.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italian Early 1900s \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 construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSlant-front writing desk with drop surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFitted interior compartments with small drawers and cubbies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFour graduated lower drawers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOriginal brass pulls throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIndividual locks on each drawer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFluted pilaster side details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTurned feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAll components functional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOriginal shipping and production tags on back\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 65.5 cm W × 39 cm D × 129 cm H (25.75\" × 15.38\" × 50.75\")\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 an antique shop in Anzio, on the Italian coast. Early 1900s manufacture, documented by original shipping and production tags on the back. The compact proportions and fitted interior suggest this was a working desk—for a study, bedroom, or modest office space. The presence of period documentation adds authenticity to the piece's age and origin.\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]\"\u003eA functional secretary desk that works equally well as bedroom furniture, home office, or decorative storage. The drop-front writing surface provides workspace without taking up floor space when closed. Ideal for collectors of Italian early 1900s furniture, those seeking an authentic space-efficient desk with period character, and buyers valuing documented provenance with original period tags.\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":53462727721298,"sku":"FUR-15","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1072\/6440\/9938\/files\/IMG_5228.jpg?v=1779019603","url":"https:\/\/roman-estates.myshopify.com\/products\/italian-walnut-secretaire-a-abattant-torino-fur-15","provider":"Roman Estates","version":"1.0","type":"link"}