Bonheur Du Jour - Roll-top Desk With Its Louis XV Style Rosewood Bookcase, 19th Century

Exquisite 19th-century Louis XV style roll-top desk in veneered and solid rosewood. This typical Napoleon III style desk can be disassembled into two parts. The desk rests on four cabriole Louis XV legs, each ending in a shell motif adorned with a clasp and an acanthus leaf. The front features beautiful molding and a large drawer with a flowing, curved shape, mirroring the legs. The interior of the roll-top contains three drawers surmounted by a columned canopy. The writing surface extends forward to enlarge the work area. The leather is original and shows minor signs of wear. The interior of the roll-top is made of solid and veneered mahogany. The bookcase is made of solid and veneered rosewood and has two glass doors. The interior comprises two adjustable shelves on a rack and pinion system. The interior is veneered rosewood. The craftsmanship is remarkable. This piece has very well-balanced proportions. It would be suitable for a boudoir, living room, bedroom, etc. Height: 164 cm Width: 53.5 cm long; 104.5 cm long; open tabletop: 91 x 44 cm; height under tabletop: 70 cm; height under drawer: 50 cm