"Louis XVI Style Marquetry Desk/bonheur Du Jour"
Superb Louis XVI/Directoire style marquetry desk/bonheur du jour with musical motifs. The top features an inset marble slab surrounded by a gilt bronze gallery. The upper section opens with sliding wooden curtains on either side, revealing six small drawers and three shelves. The lower section comprises the writing surface, which opens in two sections and is covered in green leather. There are also two drawers beneath the top. This desk is original, elegant, practical, and in good condition. A beautifully crafted 19th-century French piece.
Dimensions
Total height 1m05
Height at writing desk 73cm
Height under belt 57.5cm
Width 1m04
Depth 51cm
Work surface - L 1m03 x D 48cm