An Italian fruitwood and marquetry side table, attributed to Gaetano de Scalzi, called "Il Campanino", Chiavari first quarter 19th century

with a domed hinged lid, opening to reveal a fitted interior and a flaring body fitted with a frieze drawer, above square legs joined by an H-form stretcher, the whole inlaid with geometric marquetry

Comparative Literature:
Roberto Antonetto, Gabriele Capello 'Moncalvo,' Ebanista di due re, Milano, 2004, p. 205.
Giacomo Wannenes, Mobili d'Italia: L'Ottocento, Milano, 1987, p. 112

This table is attributed to Gaetano Descalzi known as Il Campanino from Chiavari. He was known for using local species of wood in particular a variety of olive and palm wood found only in Liguria, such as the one presented here. A table in the similar manner was bought from the workshop in Chiavari by Carlo Alberto and Maria Teresa of Savoy King and Queen of Sardinia (and parents of Vittorio Emanuele, the first King of Italy) during their visit in 1838, and is now in the Royal Palace of Turin.