Louis XV-style Inlaid Sloping-top Desk - Napoleon III
Sloping desk, also known as a “donkey bone” desk, from the Napoleon III period
Made of blackened wood with bone inlays,and marquetry of various native woods on the front and sides, featuring a rich floral design, including a small bowl, arabesques, birds,butterflies, etc...
This desk opens to a drop-down panelcovered in original black leather, forming a writing surface that reveals a compartmentcomprising six small side drawers, a central niche, two storage shelves, and a secret compartment revealed by a small pull-out,
It features two belt-style drawers (one on each side)with a curvilinear crossbar below,
all resting on curved legs ending inbronze feet.
Made of blackened wood with bone inlays,and marquetry of various native woods on the front and sides, featuring a rich floral design, including a small bowl, arabesques, birds,butterflies, etc...
This desk opens to a drop-down panelcovered in original black leather, forming a writing surface that reveals a compartmentcomprising six small side drawers, a central niche, two storage shelves, and a secret compartment revealed by a small pull-out,
It features two belt-style drawers (one on each side)with a curvilinear crossbar below,
all resting on curved legs ending inbronze feet.
1 600 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Louis 15th - Transition
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Wood marquetry
Length: 87
Height: 98 total, 55 la table bureau
Depth: 54
Reference (ID): 1805228
Availability: In stock
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