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French Scriban desk, Donkey desk, Secretary -Louis XV Period - France 18th

About the Item

Magnificent donkey back desk, sloping desk from the Louis XV period from the 18th century. It opens with a flap which reveals 4 interior drawers, 1 shelf and 2 lockers as well as a small secret compartment on the double bottom. This pretty desk rests on 4 elegantly arched legs. It has 2 drawers on the front. His Tablet is made of green leather. Its locks are in gilded bronze. France - 18th The Louis XV style succeeds the Regency style. It is also called the Rocaille or Rococo style. The inventors of the Louis XV style are true creators in the modern sense of the term, revolutionizing the way of looking at furniture and interior decoration. In this respect it can be compared to the Gothic style and Art Nouveau in the sense that they represent creation and technical advances in the use of materials. The Pompadour, transition and Louis XVI styles will succeed the Louis XV style, which will remain an inspiration found in each of these 3 styles. Many Louis XV style rooms can still be found today in the Palace of Versailles.

Dimensions:

Height: 40.95 in (104 cm)Width: 32.68 in (83 cm)Depth: 18.51 in (47 cm)

Style:

Louis XV (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Bronze,Wood

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

18th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1750