Marquetry writing desk centre table 1865

Neoclassical Italian marquetry centre table writing desk with superb inlay signed Bisogno circa 1865 The mahogany top with rosewood and satinwood inlay over shaped marquetry inlaid apron. Raised on two surdy columns with ornate inlay to neoclassical sabre legs jointed by a turned finial adorned centre stretcher. Superb craftsmanship with original pencil signatures of the maker . This table is most likely made in the era of King Victor Emmanuel II , the first king of the modern Italian states. Ideal as a writing desk or library table as the apron allows for legroom clearance of 65 cm.