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Bureau / Provence-style desk, Louis XV, 19th century - France

Small bureau-dresser Provence style
Style: Louis XV
Material: Wood
Period: 19th century
Country of origin: France
Good condition consistent with its age and use
Closed dimensions: 99.5 x 82 x 40 cm
Open dimensions: 99.5 x 82 x 72 cm

Exquisite small Provençal desk or dresser dating from the 19th century, in the Louis XV style. This light desk sits on four cabriole legs. On its front the piece features a lower register with two pulls and a higher register with two smaller compartments, in addition to the fold-down writing tray, the desk itself. The hardware of the bow handles and hinges is in antique iron. This discreet fold-down front provides inside two small drawers and additional compartments typical of a desk. Lightweight, practical, and versatile furniture.

The Provençal style originates in France, in the Provence region, in the 18th century. It began and developed following the premises of the sophisticated and rich Louis XV style but adapted to the mansions of the French countryside where the aristocracy, and later the bourgeoisie of the time, recreated a warm atmosphere. These second homes sought to serve as a kind of escape and resting place from the frenetic life of these great aristocrats, hence the preference for comforting décor inspired by nature. It thus became a romantic break with the ostentatious palace life of the court. This style draws inspiration from the natural beauty of its place of origin, rural spaces, full of vineyards, blooming fields, etc. The preferred material is wood, helping to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, typically with a worn look.

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