Large Flat Desk With Drawers In Burgundy Walnut, 18th Century

An important flat walnut desk dating from the mid-18th century.

Originating from Burgundy, this type of desk was quite common in the elegant interiors of bourgeois or aristocratic homes in this beautiful region.

Sometimes, this type of Burgundian desk was topped with a tall section forming a screened bookcase.
It consists of two side cabinets opening with molded doors featuring flat bands, revealing interiors with oak drawers.
The keys, locks, hardware, and hinges are all original.
These cabinets rest on straight legs, still reflecting the influence of the Regency style.
The interior sections of the central niche, intended for sitting and working, are decorated with flat-banded oak panels, as are the backs of the piece, since they were designed to be less visible.
The exterior sides of the cabinets are made of flat-banded walnut.
As this piece still reflects the influence of the Regency style, the crossbars are straight and Only the uprights are molded and carved from a single piece of wood.
The top is composed of two very fine walnut planks, with the edge molded in a slight chamfer.
It is a beautiful light walnut that has not suffered from wood-boring insect attacks, but a preventative treatment has been carried out in the workshop.
The original patina has been preserved with a wax finish.
There are only a few minor restorations for use and minimal maintenance.

This desk is in excellent condition, a very fine Louis XV desk in Burgundy walnut, a practical and functional piece of furniture that remains relevant for working today while offering a decorative and functional aspect.

Dimensions:
162 cm long x 64 cm deep x 72 cm high.

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