That is SOOO fascinating ! My son sent your post to me and said he needs a desk! I replied that I will save up my Social Security and buy it for him! Unfortunately, NOT! I can imagine the joiners and cabinet makers standing around when it was finished and admiring their work. It is truly a work of art ! Thank you for sharing this beautiful object. Interestingly, I have spent today with a Habsburg.....
were the secret compartments of these desks useful or were they intended to show off the craftsmanship of the builder and the high class status of the owner?
All of those, I think. Depends on if and how you use them. They might be used as secret compartments to hide stuff or just neat drawers to show off. But in any case, it adds features to a pretty thing without taking anything away.
This is one of those things where the question "how much did it cost" is pretty much impossible to gauge I'm guessing. Nowadays we'd think about the fixed and variable costs, whereas, this project doesn't even start without a monarch in control of an entire countries wealth and populace wanting a desk made.
@@RauAntiques you have some amazing pieces just checked out your website that hupfeld music player is fantastic i would personally love to get that french billiards table or the trophy golf game table much closer to my budget :)
I saw a clip of this on Twitter and had to find the full video. This is the most fascinating desk I have ever seen!
I saw a clip of this on reddit and HAD to find you on YT to give you a view/like.
I find this stuff fascinating. Thank you!
So glad you found us! Thank you! Best, M.S. Rau
That is SOOO fascinating ! My son sent your post to me and said he needs a desk! I replied that I will save up my Social Security and buy it for him! Unfortunately, NOT!
I can imagine the joiners and cabinet makers standing around when it was finished and admiring their work. It is truly a work of art ! Thank you for sharing this beautiful object. Interestingly, I have spent today with a Habsburg.....
I'm in absolute awe over the desk..
Wonderful! I am glad I discovered your channel. There is nothing like European furniture from the period 1600-1900. Congratulations!
this desk is incredible
My favorite part of it is that there is a hidden bust of Σωκράτη. Beautiful.
were the secret compartments of these desks useful or were they intended to show off the craftsmanship of the builder and the high class status of the owner?
All of those, I think. Depends on if and how you use them.
They might be used as secret compartments to hide stuff or just neat drawers to show off.
But in any case, it adds features to a pretty thing without taking anything away.
Yes.
Concealing things on and about the desk is a good thing
The quality of the workmanship - it is after all, a Royal Commission.
Both
why not both
Incredible piece of craftsmanship. I wonder if there's even more hidden features that maybe have been overlooked?
Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful.
Amazing! So beautiful, too!
Love it how much…
The asking price for the Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair is $266,500. Best, Rachel
I've a Desk with only three drawers (no hidden ones) and don't remember where i put my stuff into
What a fascinating piece of furniture. Do we know who made it? How much did it cost originally?
This is one of those things where the question "how much did it cost" is pretty much impossible to gauge I'm guessing. Nowadays we'd think about the fixed and variable costs, whereas, this project doesn't even start without a monarch in control of an entire countries wealth and populace wanting a desk made.
AMAZING!
WOOOOOOW-ZA!...I'd be willing to sell my house...and the possessions...and the kids...LOL Outstanding workmanship!
Nice for my shop!
1 - Carlo Alberto di Savoia (1798-1849)
2 - The desk was made pre-1849.
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Is it possible to know the name of artisan that made this masterpiece?
I wish Ikea had something similar.
WERRRRRY NYCE !!!! ....😮😮😮😮
i didn't know doom mappers were carpenters
2:14 inspired Audi?
the drawers to keep secrets from the peasants just got bigger over the years.
Who's here after tonight show?
I want it so bad 😂
There is a desk in the drawer
Your location please
Our gallery is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. You can visit our website at rauantiques.com/.
266,500 USD 😮
Probably worth more than a house
Carlo Alberto di Savoia was not king of italy, he was a king of Piedmont-Sardinia
Value?
Hi, the asking price for the Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair is $266,500. Best, Rachel
@@RauAntiques you have some amazing pieces just checked out your website that hupfeld music player is fantastic i would personally love to get that french billiards table or the trophy golf game table much closer to my budget :)