French Louis XV Hairdressing Table or Coiffeuse, Mid-18th Century

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French Louis XV hairdressing tablet, so-called "coiffeuse", mid-18th century on four slender-bitten legs standing coiffeuse with curved front "en arbalete" … more French Louis XV hairdressing tablet, so-called "coiffeuse", mid-18th century on four slender-bitten legs standing coiffeuse with curved front "en arbalete" and passable curly frame. On the front of the right a small drawer, on the left a blender drawer front, in the middle a flat drawer with excerptly pull-out small writing plate covered with green, gold-stapped leather. D cover plate of the coiffeuse is three-section: that is center hinged with a hidden and adjustable mirror, while the lateral cover plates open to the outside and access to underneath deep compartments e.g. allow for toilet items. Three sides and cover plate decorated with fine reflection marquetry with bright dark contrasting, reverse side veneered. Louis XV fittings made of gilded bronze. Charming, petite and extremely practical furniture, which is outstanding both in a classic and a modern ambience. Condition: very good. Min. Age and signs of wear, min. abrasion. Refreshing the Schellack Polishur - Detailed state report on request less