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French Louis XVI Kingwood Veneer, Ormolu, and Red Leather Writing Desk

About the Item

French Louis XVI style (19th century) writing desk with kingwood veneer, a rectangular red leather desktop with embossed gold border and brass trim, with two extendable writing surfaces over three drawers with two elaborate ormolu drawer pulls a center keyhole, resting on four saber legs topped with foliate ormolu ornaments and ending ending in foliate brass sabots.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.5 in (77.47 cm)Width: 64 in (162.56 cm)Depth: 35.5 in (90.17 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: NWL66901stDibs: LU977929948982
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