Louis XV-era Dressing Table Or Powder Table In Solid Walnut – 18th Century

An elegant and authentic mid-century dressing table (or powder table) from theLouis XV period, crafted from solid walnut.

It features a magnificent original patina in ahoney color, which is particularly warm and luminous.
This exquisitely refined piece of bedroom or living room furniture opens at thetop via a triple-flap mechanism.
In the center:
A lift-up flap with its interior walnut frame (mirror is missing, offering the option to replace it with a mercury mirror or toleave it as is) revealing a storage compartment.
On the sides:
Two hinged flaps that open outward to expand the space and reveal two deep side compartments for bottles.
Theiron hinges were replaced at a later date.
On the front, the dressing table features its very complete original layout: A central sliding writing shelf, covered in its original green morocco leather, surmounting a largecentral drawer with a bronze keyhole.
A functional drawer on the right fully compartmentalized (period compartments for cosmetics, powders, andtoiletry bottles).A trompe-l’œil false drawer on the leftthat balances the perfect symmetry of the ornate waistband.
The piece rests on an elegant, curved base with sinuous andlight lines, typical of the high 18th century.
Since the piece is perfectly finished onall sides, it can be placed freely in the center of a room.
Original period locks on the piece (sold without a key).
The piece is sound,stable, and of fine craftsmanship.
Technical specifications:
Period: 18th century (Louis XV period)
Wood type:
Solid walnut
Condition:
Beautifulhome-use condition, superb patina from use. Later-added iron hinges; on the hinged panel is missing. Original locks are present but come without a key.
Dimensions:
Width: 77.5 cm Depth: 46.5 cm Height: 72 cm