Louis XVI Period Speckled Mahogany Cylinder Desk, Circa 1780

A Louis XVI Period Speckled Mahogany Cylinder Desk, Circa 1780. This sublime Louis XVI style speckled mahogany cylinder desk rests on tapered, fluted legs inlaid with gilt brass, terminating in gilt bronze sabots. The desk opens with three drawers in the upper section, a cylinder, and four drawers in the lower section. The cylinder reveals compartments, three small drawers, and a beautiful retractable writing surface covered in red velvet. The double drawer on the right in the lower section contains a chest and compartments. The desk top is crowned with Aleppo marble, encircled by an openwork gilt brass gallery. Beautiful and rich ornamentation in bronze and gilt brass, including keyhole escutcheons, drawer pulls, fluting, gallery, rings, sabots, moldings, and drawer and panel frames. Beautiful mahogany wood with a lovely patina. Includes keys. This stately piece of furniture is of exceptional quality, with refined and elegant lines. Combining practical utility with ample storage and a generous workspace, this desk also allows you to display your art, decorative objects, or lighting fixtures. Visually stunning with its elegant lines enhanced by beautiful ornamentation, this piece will bring luxury and prestige to your interior. With its pleasing proportions, this piece will fit perfectly in an office, library, living room, bedroom, or entryway, becoming a true centerpiece. This roll-top desk embodies the refinement and elegance of French Louis XVI period furniture. A Louis XVI period piece, 18th century, circa 1860. Dimensions: Height: 120.5 cm, Width: 100.5 cm, Depth: 58.5 cm, Writing Surface Height: 74 cm. In excellent condition. We are at your disposal for any further information. WWW.DANTAN.STORE