Antique French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Ladies Bureau Writing Desk

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Antique French Mahogany Louis XVI Slant Front Ladies Bureau Writing Desk

Elegant French ladies bureau, secretary writing table/desk made in … more Antique French Mahogany Louis XVI Slant Front Ladies Bureau Writing Desk

Elegant French ladies bureau, secretary writing table/desk made in the Louis XVI style. Features a slant flip-front style case topped with Hand Carved Mahogany Bronze tipped Columns backed by a framed Beveled Mirror, supporting a Gilt Bronze Galleried Shelf. Made in the style of "Bonheur de Jour" which was a small ladies desk popular in mid-18th Century Paris. Within The Flip-down Leather Bound and topped writing surface the center top has several storage drawers. The bottom of the case is fitted with a large storage drawer and supported by bronze mounted elegant tapered Brass trimmed Fluted legs. Beautiful bronze mounts and neoclassical swag trim decorate the case with a rich aged patina.

Circa 1890 less