Louis XVI Style Ebonized Drop Leaf Desk
$2,100.00
SKU: 2982-23
Dimension: 29.50"H x 29"W x 21.75"D
Dimensions: 29 ½” H x 29” W x 21 ¾” D
A French 19th century Louis XVI style ebonized and brass inlay drop-leaf desk. This desk has ormolu and inlay banding throughout with a brass inlaid cartouche in the center of its top. Both sides of the desk have demilune drop leaves supported by wooden slides below. One drawer is found in the (swelled) apron with a functioning lock and key. Turned and fluted legs have gilt ormolu at their capitals and bases with a brass inlay shaped stretcher. Cleaned and tightened, this antique is ready for your immediate use as a writing desk, vanity, or console table. View all the detailed images to see the current condition.
Dimensions: 29 ½” H x 29” W x 21 ¾” D
Apron clearance at center: 23 ¾”
One Leaf: 36 ¾” wide
Two Leaves: 45 ¼” wide
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Dimensions: 29 ½” H x 29” W x 21 ¾” D
A French 19th century Louis XVI style ebonized and brass inlay drop-leaf desk. This desk has ormolu and inlay banding throughout with a brass inlaid cartouche in the center of its top. Both sides of the desk have demilune drop leaves supported by wooden slides below. One drawer is found in the (swelled) apron with a functioning lock and key. Turned and fluted legs have gilt ormolu at their capitals and bases with a brass inlay shaped stretcher. Cleaned and tightened, this antique is ready for your immediate use as a writing desk, vanity, or console table. View all the detailed images to see the current condition.
Dimensions: 29 ½” H x 29” W x 21 ¾” D
Apron clearance at center: 23 ¾”
One Leaf: 36 ¾” wide
Two Leaves: 45 ¼” wide
Details
Additional information
| Dimensions | 21.75 × 29 × 29.50 in |
|---|---|
| Age | Antique / Vintage |
| Condition | Good |
| Date of Manufacture | Circa 1870 |
| Materials | Brass, Inlay, Metalwork, Wood, Ebonized, Hand-Carved, Hand-Crafted |
| Period | |
| Place of Origin | |
| Style |
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