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Antique 18th Century French Directoire Style Cylinder Desk

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Dimensions- H: 42 3/4in W: 36 1/2in D: 20 3/4in This antique 18th century French Directoire style cylinder desk is made of the highest quality and is perfect for you and your home! This piece is in the French Directoire Style and is equipped with brass hardware as well as a 8 different drawers that vary in size perfect for storing a variety of your personal belongings. The desk features 3 18th century french locks something that is extremely rare as most pieces of this age have their original locks taken out for other pieces and replaced with newer locks. This cylinder desk is perfect for any office, living room, bedroom or common area and can be used as a decorative object or functionally as a desk! This piece is in good antique condition with the exception of some light surface scratches as well as minor finish loss. The piece also has worm holes throughout the piece which is extremely common for a piece of this age and being from Europe I can assure that there are no more worms and the piece was not affected structurally from the wood worms. The piece also isn't significantly visually affected by the tiny holes as well. The piece does not have any age cracks as well meaning it was stored in a dry and non humid place.The leather panel on the inside of the desk is also slightly distressed but otherwise the piece is in good condition considering its age!
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 42.75 in (108.59 cm)Width: 36.5 in (92.71 cm)Depth: 20.75 in (52.71 cm)
  • Style:
    Directoire (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1700-1799
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. This piece is in good antique condition with the exception of some light surface scratches as well as minor finish loss. The piece also has worm holes throughout the piece which is extremely common for a piece of this age and being from Europe.
  • Seller Location:
    Swedesboro, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8273233649172
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