19th Century French Rocaille Louis XV Portfolio Stand

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A rare late 19th century carved mahogany French Louis XV style portfolio table / sheet music stand.

Exquisitely handcrafted and … more A rare late 19th century carved mahogany French Louis XV style portfolio table / sheet music stand.

Exquisitely handcrafted and elegantly finished in timeless Rocaille taste. A classic representation of the genre, with serpentine shaped molded edge parquetry top of matched diamond pattern inlay, supported by a finely hand carved, scrolled and scalloped apron and single frieze drawer with original asymmetrical gilt ormolu pull, over a conforming contoured shelf and open gallery of vertical slots for sheet music, books, magazines, letters, documents and whatnots, all raised by four long cabriole leg wonderfully carved with complementary motifs.

In excellent condition, exceptional craftsmanship and detail, having warm, rich antique mahogany color and tones, interesting wood grain patterns and beautifully aged, soft patina. Elegantly sophisticated, open and airy and perfectly proportioned for a variety of uses including use as a accent table, side table, lamp stand, decorative arts display, cocktail table and many other uses. less