Antique Venetian Marquetry Slant-front Desk – Louis XV Style – Writing Desk – 20th Century

Antique Venetian Slant-Leaf Desk with Marquetry – Louis XV Style – Secretary Desk – 20th Century. This very elegant antique slant-leaf desk in the Louis XV style is richly inlaid with precious woods and features floral decoration. This charming piece showcases refined marquetry work with frames and floral bouquets on the front, drop-front, and drawers. The curved front opens with a drop-front that forms a writing surface, revealing an interior fitted with small drawers and storage niches, ideal for mail or office supplies. The desk rests on four cabriole legs and has a serpentine front typical of the Louis XV style. The handles and keyhole escutcheons are in bronze or brass. The marquetry features a central floral design on a mottled veneer background, surrounded by light wood stringing and arabesques, offering an elegant contrast. Features Type: Slant-front desk / secretary desk Style: Louis XV Period: 20th century (period piece) Materials: Precious wood veneer and floral marquetry Structure: Solid wood and veneer Opening: Drop-front writing surface Interior: Storage niches, small drawers, 3 drawers in the front Bronze/brass handles and keyhole escutcheons Curved legs Dimensions Height: 100 cm Width: 90 cm Depth: 44 cm Condition Good overall condition. Some slight signs of wear and minor marks of age, normal for a piece of furniture of this type. Sound and stable structure. Ideal as a secondary desk, for classic or charming home decor, antique interior, country chic, or Louis XV style. ✅ Elegant and decorative piece of furniture with beautiful floral marquetry