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French Louis XVI Style Diminutive Ebonized Writing Table

About the Item

Dramatic French diminutive ladies writing table or desk featuring a black lacquer ebonized finish. Made in the neoclassical Louis XVI taste with a simple clean design and minimal decorative embellishments. The case has an ogee edge on the top and is fronted by a large storage drawer. The corners are decorated with large rosettes. Supported by long, elegant turned legs. The table has a very distinctive profile matched with a dark lacquer finish with an aged patina and a desirable amount of wear. Constructed from fruitwood with the sides measuring 23 inches from the floor to the apron.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 37.5 in (95.25 cm)Depth: 27.5 in (69.85 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Fruitwood,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent joinery and craftsmanship with age appropriate wear and fading. Lacquer has an aged, worn, and distressed patina as seen in photos. No key.
  • Seller Location:
    Rio Vista, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1555225539542

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