Mazzarina desk in walnut root with maple inlay inserts. Piedmont, late 19th century.

Mazzarina desk in walnut root with threads to form polylobed frames that decorate the front, sides and top.

The undercounter band includes a large central drawer with a small door underneath that can be opened using a bronze knob, all framed by three smaller side drawers.

The wavy front is divided into three bands framed at the corners by leafy volutes in inlaid wood.

Eight threaded wooden obelisk legs are joined by crossed crosspieces.

The entire structure is inlaid with a floral motif with maple wood.

Historical Notes: The name of this type of furniture derives from the surname of the prime minister of Louis in France and then established itself in the rest of Europe, always faithful to the same plan.