Desk - Wood - Buró Marquetería

Louis XV Desk of the 20th Century

Mahogany wood · Handcrafted marquetry · Three lower drawers

This elegant desk from the 19th century, inspired by the Louis XV style, combines the ornamental lightness of French Rococo with the solidity and nobility of mahogany, a material highly valued in European cabinetmaking for its resistance, its deep grain, and its warm tone.

✦ Stylistic and construction features

• Characteristic Louis XV curved line
Curved cabriole legs, softly arched, provide dynamism and a sense of continuous motion, a hallmark of the style. Its streamlined form balances the robustness of the furniture body.
• Abattant or drop-front
The desk features a drop-front writing surface, which when opened reveals an interior compartmentalized with small drawers and niches, designed to organize correspondence, documents, and writing tools.
• Three lower drawers
At the bottom there are three roomy drawers, decorated with marquetry and equipped with escutcheons and metal handles. These drawers offer notable storage capacity without breaking the harmony of the design.

✦ Marquetry and artisanal details

• Fine marquetry
The fronts of the drawers and the top display handcrafted marquetry work, probably done with woods of different tones to create decorative contrasts. This type of ornamentation was common in high-quality pieces.
• Decorative hardware
The handles and keys, of elegant design, complement the furniture’s aesthetic without taking attention away from the wood.

✦ Presence and decorative value

This desk combines the functionality of a workpiece with the refined aesthetics of French Rococo reinterpreted in the 20th century. Its mahogany, its marquetry, and its balanced structure make it an ideal piece for both a classic study and a contemporary interior seeking a touch of historical distinction.

Shipped with certificate and careful packaging.