Early Spanish Carved Walnut Vargueno Writing Desk Chest on Trestle Stand For Sale

A most impressive antique Spanish vargueño or bargueño (traveling desk cabinet on trestle stand) Born in Spain in the...

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Early Spanish Carved Walnut Vargueno Writing Desk Chest on Trestle Stand

Name: Early Spanish Carved Walnut Vargueno Writing Desk Chest on Trestle Stand
Price: 5350 USD
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Lynx Hollow Antiques

Forney, TX

A most impressive antique Spanish vargueño or bargueño (traveling desk cabinet on trestle stand)

Born in Spain in the early … more A most impressive antique Spanish vargueño or bargueño (traveling desk cabinet on trestle stand)

Born in Spain in the early 19th century, Spanish Colonial era, exquisitely hand crafted and carved of warm, rich solid walnut wood, very high quality craftsmanship and construction, two-piece large box or chest form cabinet on trestle stand design.

The rare, richly decorated portable writing desk cabinet features a rectangular case with hand forged iron carry handles, black ironwork mounts, and a locking drop-front panel with ornate ancient Moorish inspired architectural Arabesque relief work, that lowers to function as a writing desk or work table surface, further supported by a distinctive pair of heavily carved figural grotesque mask adorned support arms that slide out of the stand.

The hinged fall-front panel opens to reveal an elaborately fitted interior with ten drawers for storing important papers, supplies, and other valuables, surrounding a central tabernacle cupboard with locking door, retaining the original key..

The highly carved walnut stand base features a fitted rectangular top over faux drawer front paneled apron with traditional European Baroque geometric carvings and intricately detailed running ornamentation, rising on square legs with scalloped shaped H stretcher, joined by hand forged crossed iron stretchers.

Dimensions: (approx)
Overall closed: 52.75" High, 40" Wide, 15.25" Deep

The distinctive vargueño desks got its start during the Spanish Renaissance period, with it first produced in the 15th century and remained popular through the 16th, 17th, 18th, and early 19th centuries.

Used by wealthy merchants during the middle ages, the vargueno allowed them to conduct business and keep their interests safe while traveling along different trade routes. When the writing shelf was up, the vargueño looked relatively plain and unadorned, but behind this was an interior composed of many shelves and drawers, which stored valuable documents, jewelry, and other items.

The vargueño experienced a considerable boom with the colonial expansion of the Spanish Empire in the 16th century, lasting in to the 19th century.

During that time, it was the most practical piece of furniture for the conquistador or the religious missionary, it carries administrative, diplomatic or personal effects in expeditions to the Spanish conquests to the new world in the Americas, India, China and the Crusades. It would occasionally also serve as a dining table, strong box, and money lender's counter.

Today it arouses such enthusiasm that in Spain itself it becomes the obligatory piece of furniture exhibited in all the wealth of large residences.

Museum quality original antique condition. Presents splendidly, with nicely aged patina over the whole. Retaining original antique character marks, consistent with age and use.

Delivered cleaned, hand waxed, polished French patina finish, ready for immediate use and generational enjoyment! less

Dimensions: 40ʺW × 15.25ʺD × 52.75ʺH

Styles: Baroque; Renaissance; Spanish Colonial

Table Shape: Rectangle

Period: 19th Century

Country of Origin: Spain

Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

Materials: Iron; Walnut

Condition: Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections

Color: Brown

Condition Notes: Museum quality original antique condition. Presents splendidly, with nicely aged patina over the whole. Retaining original antique character marks, consistent … moreMuseum quality original antique condition. Presents splendidly, with nicely aged patina over the whole. Retaining original antique character marks, consistent with age and use. Delivered cleaned, hand waxed, polished French patina finish, ready for immediate use and generational enjoyment! less

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