Antique French Louis XIII Style Barley Twist Oak Writing Desk W/ Leather Top

Description

A late 19th-century French writing desk made in the style of Louis XIII, sourced from Provence, France. Beautifully hand-crafted from … more A late 19th-century French writing desk made in the style of Louis XIII, sourced from Provence, France. Beautifully hand-crafted from solid oak wood featuring a rectangular top adorned with a decorative gadrooned edge. The top has been renewed with vintage brown Ralph Lauren leather. The wood showcases a lovely naturally aged patina with a rich brown color. The desk is cased with two storage drawers constructed with dovetail joins and wooden knobs. Raised on traditional, elegantly hand-carved barley twist legs conjoined with an X-shaped barley twist trestle decorated with a central finial. The desk has been structurally restored. Solid and stable with excellent joinery and craftsmanship with a Traditional French Louis XIII profile.

- Origin: Provence, France

- Dimensions: W 44.75" x D 25" x H 29" - apron clearance 23.8"

- Condition: Structurally restored showcasing a naturally aged patina on the wood finish. Vintage Ralph Lauren leather top showcasing a naturally aged patina. less