French 19th Century Walnut Louis XVI-Style Commode | Desk
$4,500.00
SKU: 1781-0
Dimension: 35.75"H x 44.63"W x 21.75"D
Dimensions: 35 3/4″ H x 44 5/8″ W x 21 3/4″ D
Both a warehouse and a writing table, this incredible 19th century French walnut case piece was made to serve two functions. The topmost drawer unlocks to reveal a drop front pull-out writing surface that is clad in wonderfully patinated cognac-colored leather. Transforming the antique from a commode to a desk, four smaller drawers and a cubby complete the workspace when this topmost drawer is laid down. The writing surface has a height of 28”. All drawers, both large and small, are trimmed with lustrous brass that, like the walnut itself, has patinated marvelously. The smaller interior drawers have small round brass pulls, while the larger drawers are equipped with brass drop bail handles, two each. All drawers have beautiful walnut panel fronts, with the bottom two acting as storage repositories. They all have working locks with diamond-shaped brass escutcheons that ornament their keyholes. The three uniformly-sized drawers are flanked by the commode’s fluted, turreted corners. The feet are turned walnut that have brass ornamentation as well as brass sabots. A great multifunctional furniture piece for a bedroom; this antique provides both a place to keep clothes or belongings as well as a spot for writing, browsing the web or peaceful reflection.
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Dimensions: 35 3/4″ H x 44 5/8″ W x 21 3/4″ D
Both a warehouse and a writing table, this incredible 19th century French walnut case piece was made to serve two functions. The topmost drawer unlocks to reveal a drop front pull-out writing surface that is clad in wonderfully patinated cognac-colored leather. Transforming the antique from a commode to a desk, four smaller drawers and a cubby complete the workspace when this topmost drawer is laid down. The writing surface has a height of 28”. All drawers, both large and small, are trimmed with lustrous brass that, like the walnut itself, has patinated marvelously. The smaller interior drawers have small round brass pulls, while the larger drawers are equipped with brass drop bail handles, two each. All drawers have beautiful walnut panel fronts, with the bottom two acting as storage repositories. They all have working locks with diamond-shaped brass escutcheons that ornament their keyholes. The three uniformly-sized drawers are flanked by the commode’s fluted, turreted corners. The feet are turned walnut that have brass ornamentation as well as brass sabots. A great multifunctional furniture piece for a bedroom; this antique provides both a place to keep clothes or belongings as well as a spot for writing, browsing the web or peaceful reflection.
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