A rare roll-top desk featuring a cylindrical body enclosed by a tambour shutter, supported by elegant carved elements depicting swan necks and heads with large, finely carved feathered wings. At the base, claw-and-ball feet rest upon a double-scroll motif—joined at the center and facing in opposite directions—that displays remarkable sculptural quality. Opening the roll-top reveals the writing surface, complete with an internal compartment and drawers.

Attributed to Henry Thomas Peters; Genoa, Charles X period, circa 1830.

Henry Thomas Peters (Windsor, 1792 – Genoa, 1852) was a prominent English cabinetmaker who moved to Genoa in 1817. He became one of the most highly regarded furniture makers among the Ligurian aristocracy, working for distinguished Genoese families as well as the House of Savoy. In 1835, he was appointed "Cabinetmaker to His Majesty." His work, characterized by exceptional craftsmanship, bridges the Regency, Restoration, and Charles X styles.