WRITING DESK DESIGNED AS A GLOBE
late Art Deco, probably Germany or Austria, mid-20th century.
Bird's eye maple and walnut burlwood, inlaid as vertical bands and reserves. Spherical body, the top featuring an eagle, opening up into 3 removable, leather-lined compartments and 3 drawers. On a pierced, ebony wooden shaft with a curved tripod. 1 key. Losses in the marquetry.
D 45 cm, H 130 cm.
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late Art Deco, probably Germany or Austria, mid-20th century.
Bird's eye maple and walnut burlwood, inlaid as vertical bands and reserves. Spherical body, the top featuring an eagle, opening up into 3 removable, leather-lined compartments and 3 drawers. On a pierced, ebony wooden shaft with a curved tripod. 1 key. Losses in the marquetry.
D 45 cm, H 130 cm.