This is one of the finest writing tables of the 19th century, this desk was made for King Carlo Alberto. The writing table and its matching armchair are rife with secret drawers and compartments.
This Italian carved mahogany writing table is said to have been crafted specifically for use by King Carlo Alberto (Charles Albert of Sardinia, 1798-1849). Both beautiful and functional, the desk and armchair feature complex woodwork with elaborate artistic details.
The inlaid and carved wood features foliate swags, scrollwork, and lion's masks, while lion's paws decorate the bottom. No section of the set goes undecorated, as carvings and inlaid wood sprawl the entire piece. If you were to try to purchase this writing desk, it would cost you roughly $265k.