Napoleon III Middle Desk Blackened Wood And Brass 19th Century
Century period Napoleon III (Louis XVI inspiration) middle flat desk (or coffee table).
Materials: blackened wood (cabinetmaking finish) and rich ornamentation in gilded and chased bronze. Drawer interior in solid mahogany of fine craftsmanship.
Decoration : Superb quality of finish.
Decoration : Superb Boulle-style gilded brass marquetry (scrolls, foliage, volutes) with a large central cartel on the top and cartouches on the front and sides.
Structure : A "winged" movement-shaped top encircled by an ormolu moulding with an oval motif. It opens on the front with a large drawer. The base is composed of 4 tapered and fluted legs, linked by a moving "H" brace, topped by a magnificent central bronze and turned wood pot-à-feu (flaming urn).
.Sold as is, some missing fillets and small cuts.
Period: 19th century
Style: Napoleon 3rd
Condition: En l'etat
Material: Wood marquetry
Length: 131
Height: 75
Reference (ID): 1776267
Availability: In stock
