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Large French Louis XVI Style Ebonized Desk

About the Item

An impressive early 19th Century Louis XVI style ebonized desk made in France. This large desk has an ebonized wood frame with a worn inset leather top embossed with brass tooling. A leather topped slide with a brass ring pull extends 12” from the both sides, giving the desk an 86 ¼” width when extended. Below the writing surface you’ll find four drawers including a center drawer. On the left side are two stacked drawers and on the right is a single double-stacked drawer to mimic the design. Louis XVI style gilt bronze escutcheon plates are featured on the drawer fronts and one key is present to work all of the functioning locks. The desk is raised on tapered legs with brass capped feet. Cleaned and polished with a French paste wax, this antique is ready for your immediate use. The worn leather writing surfaces have patina and marks consistent with age and use, be sure to look at the detailed images to see the current condition of this desk.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 65 in (165.1 cm)Depth: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1800’s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Baton Rouge, LA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 048-241stDibs: LU864838645722
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