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Louis XVI Satinwood Roll Top Desk by Macret - Stamped - 18th Century circa 1780

Name: Louis XVI Satinwood Roll Top Desk by Macret - Stamped - 18th Century circa 1780
Brand: Pierre Macret
Price: 27270.98 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

Louis XVI mahogany roll top desk, ormolu ornamentation, France, late 18th century, circa 1780. Roll top desks were created at the end of Louis XV reign ; they are mechanical pieces of furniture, which allows - once closed - to keep the work spread on the desktop confidential. Stamp of Pierre Macret - stamped twice on a crosstie. Pierre Macret was a great Parisian cabinet maker under Louis XV reign and supplier to the Royal Family. Most of his work are Louis XV pieces : the success he met made him live a life of luxury at the end of his career ; he stopped his activity in 1785. He made a few Louis XVI pieces though : our desk is one of them. The finish is much refined : - veneer on the four faces to allow to place the desk in the middle of a room - the luxury satinwood is used on the whole piece (it would normally be only a part of a marquetry at this time) and flat surfaces everywhere, both details making the desk look ahead of its time and remind some of French Art Deco productions 150 years later - sober but elegant ormolu ornamentation on the drawers and angles Reasonable width, easy to place : our desk in not wider than a regular Louis XVI commode. In very good condition, a new varnish made in a traditional way, original leather inside. Some old repairs. Very nice piece of collection.

Creator:

Pierre Macret (Cabinetmaker)

Dimensions:

Height: 41.34 in (105.01 cm)Width: 44.88 in (114 cm)Depth: 24 in (60.96 cm)

Style:

Louis XVI (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Ormolu,Satinwood

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

Late 18th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1780

Condition:

Repaired: Old repair : one of the feet at the back has been fortified - you can tell because there is a veneer join there. Replacements made: Old replacement : one of the original oak drawers was replaced by a wallnut drawer during 19th century (invisible when the drawer is closed). Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Refinishing : varnish has been renewed in a traditional way - "vernis au tampon" / "French polish".

Seller Location:

GRENOBLE, FR

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU7655231316452

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