You are viewing a gorgeous antique French Directoire desk
Circa 1880 the desk features original gilt mounts
Top: Rectangular top with inset brown leather writing surface,
panelled into three sections and decorated with gold tooling along the edges
Wood & Finish: Crafted from finely figured mahogany or similar
hardwood, with contrasting inlaid borders for a sophisticated look
Drawers & Apron: The front features a total of four drawers (two on each side) with gilt-brass escutcheons and pulls. The central frieze is adorned with a decorative openwork gilt-brass grille panel,
lending both visual interest and a light, airy feel
Legs: Slender, tapered square legs with brass mounts at the top and sabots at the feet, characteristic of the Louis XVI style
Bought from a dealer on the Marche Biron at Paris antiques markets Offered in great shape ready for home use right away
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Dimensions are in inches (CM)
Width x Depth x Height
59 (150) x 31.5 (80) x 29.5 (75)
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1176305
Dateline of this antique is 1880
Height is 75cm (29.5inches)Width is 150cm (59.1inches)Depth is 80cm (31.5inches)
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