19th Century French Carved Louis XIII Walnut Two-Drawer Library Writing Desk

Description

Decorate a man's office or study with this large antique carved desk. Carved in southern France circa 1870 and built … more Decorate a man's office or study with this large antique carved desk. Carved in southern France circa 1870 and built of solid walnut wood, the table stands on intricate carved volute support legs with scroll motifs, and connected with a serpentine stretcher at the base. The library table is dressed with two hand carved drawers across the front, embellished with brass handles. The 6.5 feet rectangular top surface is made with one single plank of fruitwood timber and embellished with molded edge. The long and wide Louis XIII style writing table is in very excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and adorns a rich walnut patina. Versatile, the table could also be used as a library table, or as a console against a wall, or behind a sofa.
Measures: 79.25" W x 30.75" D x 31.75" H. less