{"product_id":"early-18th-century-dutch-walnut-writing-table-331-2-x-223-4","title":"Early 18th Century Dutch Walnut Writing Table - 33½\" x 22¾\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis elegant early 18th-century Dutch writing table is crafted in walnut, with select elements in finely figured walnut burl marquetry, and is beautifully proportioned despite its compact scale. The top has a gently molded edge and a warm, mellow tone, its surface enriched by natural figuring and a soft, timeworn sheen. The single frieze drawer is faced in striking walnut burl veneer, the lively grain adding depth and movement to the restrained design. Bold baluster-turned legs rest on rounded bun feet and are joined by a sculptural serpentine X-form stretcher, giving the table rhythm and stability. The walnut has matured to a deep chocolate hue. Age lines to the top, small veneer nicks at the stretcher, and light wear at the feet reflect centuries of careful use, while the structure remains solid and stable.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSuch tables were intended for correspondence and the keeping of small valuables, their drawers fitted with simple brass hardware for utility and refinement. The restrained marquetry and disciplined turning speak to Low Countries savoir-faire, where clarity of line and the glow of walnut were prized over overt ornament.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIts compact scale makes it wonderfully versatile. Place it beside an armchair with a lamp, between beds as a characterful night table, in an entry for correspondence, or as a writing surface in a study. The warmth of the walnut and the sculptural base bring quiet character to both traditional interiors and more contemporary spaces. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition and patina consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 29½\" high x 33½\" wide x 22¾\" deep \u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 75cm high x 85cm wide x 58cm deep\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chez Pluie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52804961304914,"sku":"23887","price":4595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1166\/6698\/files\/DSC04810_e7e11100-f852-4814-878d-096d2ca701ea.jpg?v=1772101116","url":"https:\/\/www.chezpluie.com\/products\/early-18th-century-dutch-walnut-writing-table-331-2-x-223-4","provider":"Chez Pluie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}