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19th C. Louis XV Style Kingwood Marquetry & Ormolu Bonheur Du Jour Writing Desk

$5,850
£4,410.93
€5,082.98
CA$8,115.53
A$9,093.41
CHF 4,733.47
MX$111,243.88
NOK 60,082.59
SEK 56,747.29
DKK 37,945.47
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About the Item

A 19th Century French Louis XV Style kingwood and Walnut marquetry, ormolu mounted and galleried bonheur du jour, the top marquetry and galleried details. Two upper smaller drawers measuring 10"W x 6"D x 3"H. ; a lower full width drawer containing a writing slide to make a huge additional working, raised on elegant cabriole legs with sabot feet, all ormoly mounted. Lower drawer measures 20.75" W x 14"D x 3"H. Knee clearance is 22" and working space is 30" H.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 42.5 in (107.95 cm)Width: 28 in (71.12 cm)Depth: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XV (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Overall good antique Condition with some minor veneer losses here and there, giving the piece it character.
  • Seller Location:
    Germantown, MD
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: W1M111023A1stDibs: LU5751237040432

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