CARLO BUGATTI (1856-1940) Mahogany and tainted wood Secretary. Arabic insciption meaning ‘May God be with you’.

A mahogany and tainted wood secretary with mirror. Parchment decor with painted plant and bird motives. Tin and copper inlays. Arabic insciption meaning ‘May God be with you’. Height: approx. 260 cm Width: approx. 109 cm Literature: Ferrari, Bulgarelli, Passato prossimo tra antiquariato e modernariato, Artioli Ed. p.134 Carlo Bugatti was a decorator and architect, a designer and manufacturer of furniture, gold and silverware, musical instruments, and even a racing bicycle. His peculiar style, influenced by the Art Nouveau and Floral Style movements, made use of exotic woods, copper, parchment, and mother-of-pearl inlays.