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French 18th Century Louis XV Period Fruitwood and Ormolu Library Table/Desk

About the Item

A striking and large-scale French 18th century Louis XV period ebonized fruitwood and ormolu library table/desk. The desk is raised by elegant cabriole legs with fine foliate feet and a lovely carved filet; which leads up each leg and extends along the scalloped frieze. At the front apron are three drawers each decorated with richly chased most unique foliate ormolu pulls and keyhole escutcheons. At the back are three faux drawers decorated in the same manner. Above is a fitted gold-tooled burgundy colored writing surface framed within a mottled ebonized fruitwood border.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.5 in (72.39 cm)Width: 84.75 in (215.27 cm)Depth: 35.75 in (90.81 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Fruitwood,Ormolu,Ebonized
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    18th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 75111stDibs: LU949923735652

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