.18th Century Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Writing Desk. This desk features beautifully detailed marquetry, including a central floral basket motif on top and complementary inlaid decoration along the sides and drawer fronts. Desk also features five drawers and a unique pull-out writing leaf, extending the surface area for writing or reading. Desk rests on sturdy tapered legs ending in bronze sabots. In today's interiors, this desk can serve as a statement writing desk in a home office, a vanity table, an entryway console with storage, or a decorative focal point. This is an ideal piece for interiors blending modern minimalism with antique warmth, or for traditional rooms needing a fine historic accent.