Side table - Two Heights - Frutal - Desk





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Description from the seller
It is a two-height writing desk in full Louis XVI spirit, a piece that combines neoclassical elegance with the solidity of a hard fruitwood—very likely boxwood—for that warm, compact tone this material offers when it has aged well. The structure appears balanced, proportioned, with that French refinement that avoids excess and bets on the harmony of straight lines, fine moldings, and discreet details.
The original green leather of the top—with its fair patina, not too worn nor too new—adds that academic and distinguished touch that turns the workspace into almost ceremonial surface. The second level, supported by small turned columns, creates a visual play very typical of late 18th-century furniture reinterpreted in later periods: practical, elegant, and with the air of a private cabinet.
The legs, reinforced with bronze, elevate the piece to a higher level. They not only fulfill a structural function but add a noble sparkle, a contrast between the warmth of boxwood and the golden shine that highlights the quality of the piece. That detail, uncommon in desks of this type, is precisely what makes it a unique piece on the market, difficult to find in this condition and with this material combination.
A desk like this not only decorates: it defines a space. Perfect for a classic office, a home library, or a contemporary interior that seeks an authentic historic accent.
Certified shipping and careful packaging.
Seller's Story
It is a two-height writing desk in full Louis XVI spirit, a piece that combines neoclassical elegance with the solidity of a hard fruitwood—very likely boxwood—for that warm, compact tone this material offers when it has aged well. The structure appears balanced, proportioned, with that French refinement that avoids excess and bets on the harmony of straight lines, fine moldings, and discreet details.
The original green leather of the top—with its fair patina, not too worn nor too new—adds that academic and distinguished touch that turns the workspace into almost ceremonial surface. The second level, supported by small turned columns, creates a visual play very typical of late 18th-century furniture reinterpreted in later periods: practical, elegant, and with the air of a private cabinet.
The legs, reinforced with bronze, elevate the piece to a higher level. They not only fulfill a structural function but add a noble sparkle, a contrast between the warmth of boxwood and the golden shine that highlights the quality of the piece. That detail, uncommon in desks of this type, is precisely what makes it a unique piece on the market, difficult to find in this condition and with this material combination.
A desk like this not only decorates: it defines a space. Perfect for a classic office, a home library, or a contemporary interior that seeks an authentic historic accent.
Certified shipping and careful packaging.

