Late 18th Century Louis XVI Mahogany Desk

Description

Nantais port furniture in mahogany from the Louis XVI period, composed of two parts.
The lower part includes four drawers … more Nantais port furniture in mahogany from the Louis XVI period, composed of two parts.
The lower part includes four drawers with a knockout front. They are equipped with a functional original lock, a key and a diamond-shaped entrance. Above, a shelf that is pulled out using two brass buttons slides and reveals a miter-cut frame and green leather with gold vignette and cold edging. On each side, the canted uprights are decorated with 3 fixed grooves. This desk rests on spindle legs which also have fixed grooves. The top of this base unit is formed from a wide miter-cut frame and has canted corners at the front.
The upper part of this unique piece of furniture is composed in the center of a glass door with a miter-cut frame, functional lock, key and diamond-shaped brass entry. Inside, a shelf is adjustable on racks. On each side of this display case, two arched doors open onto a small rounded shelf and underneath, we find a drawer with a knockout front, lock and key.
Finally, this unique desk is topped with gray marble with rounded corners on the front to follow the lines of the facade.



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Period: Late 18th century

Excellent condition after restoration in our cabinetmaking workshop.
Finish: Waxed
A crack in the marble.

Delivery possible, in France and internationally.

Dimensions:
Width: 109 cm
Depth: 67 cm
Height: 165 cm less