PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING FOR IMPORTANT SHIPPING INFORMATION Shipping is NOT included with your purchase. Please inquire for a customized quote before purchasing. Shipping is free only for buyers who pick up their items at our location in Rossville, GA 30741. Shipping time frames and costs depend on the buyer's location. Please message us BEFORE purchasing with your zip code, and we will be happy to obtain a shipping quote. Italian Venetian-style kidney-shaped writing desk or vanity, featuring a wonderfully distressed original sage green finish with elegant hand-painted floral motifs and classical details. The desk features an ornate, elevated gallery back centering an oval vignette depicting a classical female figure, flanked by delicate polychrome floral sprays and anchored by turned finials. The kidney-shaped top provides an elegant work surface, flowing into a three-drawer apron. The piece is raised on slender cabriole legs featuring heavily carved acanthus leaf knees and scrolling feet. Gilt accenting throughout highlights the rococo-inspired carvings. The underside of the center drawer retains an authentic hand-written Italian inscription which appears to read "Azienda Giulio Meda Prov. di Milano Italia," grounding its provenance in the historic furniture-making traditions of Lombardy. Perfect for use as an elegant writing desk, a statement entryway console, or a bedroom vanity. Dimensions: Overall: 43.5ʺW × 21ʺD × 39ʺH Desktop Height: 30.25" Condition: Good antique condition with authentic wear. The painted finish exhibits age-related distressing, edge wear, minor chipping, and a rich patina that enhances its historic charm. Structurally sound with smooth drawer operation.