Élégant Antique - Roll top desk - Cylinder desk - Walnut, Bronze - Louis XV style

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Louis XV style cylinder desk dating to 1900–1910, featuring walnut burl veneer with finely chiseled bronze fittings, measuring 125 cm high, 85 cm wide and 52 cm deep in excellent condition.

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Exceptional Rarity – Prestigious Louis XV-Style Cylinder Desk in Walnut Burl & Chiseled Bronze (1850–1900)

Treat yourself to a masterful piece to elevate your interior. Intended for a scholar, a connoisseur of art objects or a discerning aesthete, this majestic Louis XV-style cylinder desk (dating from 1850–1900) embodies the pinnacle of refinement, luxury, and French cabinetmaking craftsmanship.

Whether to crown the decor of a prestigious law office, add incomparable character to your professional desk, or become the centerpiece of an elegant living room, this piece will immediately draw every eye with its sculptural, seductive and charismatic presence.

Outstanding Features & Exceptional Characteristics:
• Aura & Noble Materials: Fully clad in a sumptuous walnut burl veneer with spellbinding grain patterns, enhanced by rich fittings in finely chiseled and gilded genuine bronze (feet, drops and period handles).
• Imposing & Generous Architecture: A striking physical presence. Its imposing volume makes it a rare showpiece, offering both unrivaled presence and ample storage space.
• Interior Theatre & Work Space: The curved cylinder slides with perfect fluidity to reveal a superb secret theater with multiple drawers. Its sliding work surface, fitted with original black leather enhanced by gold leaf, invites writing and creation.
• Key Dimensions: Height: 125 cm | Width: 85 cm | Depth: 52 cm.
• Condition: EXCELLENT overall state of conservation. An original patina of exceptional depth and a structure of irreproachable solidity. (Note: a few light, purely micro-scratches inherent to its age, testament to its authenticity and history; please refer to the photos).

A prestige piece of absolute rarity on the market, ready to pass through generations.

IMPORTANT SHIPPING NOTE:
In view of its historical value, its imposing dimensions, and to avoid any risk of breakage or damage related to standard transports, on-site pickup is strongly preferred.

However, for your comfort, a personalized delivery is possible: we can personally arrange secure delivery of this exceptional piece within a radius of up to 700 km around Paris, provided the buyer covers the travel costs in advance.

Exceptional Rarity – Prestigious Louis XV-Style Cylinder Desk in Walnut Burl & Chiseled Bronze (1850–1900)

Treat yourself to a masterful piece to elevate your interior. Intended for a scholar, a connoisseur of art objects or a discerning aesthete, this majestic Louis XV-style cylinder desk (dating from 1850–1900) embodies the pinnacle of refinement, luxury, and French cabinetmaking craftsmanship.

Whether to crown the decor of a prestigious law office, add incomparable character to your professional desk, or become the centerpiece of an elegant living room, this piece will immediately draw every eye with its sculptural, seductive and charismatic presence.

Outstanding Features & Exceptional Characteristics:
• Aura & Noble Materials: Fully clad in a sumptuous walnut burl veneer with spellbinding grain patterns, enhanced by rich fittings in finely chiseled and gilded genuine bronze (feet, drops and period handles).
• Imposing & Generous Architecture: A striking physical presence. Its imposing volume makes it a rare showpiece, offering both unrivaled presence and ample storage space.
• Interior Theatre & Work Space: The curved cylinder slides with perfect fluidity to reveal a superb secret theater with multiple drawers. Its sliding work surface, fitted with original black leather enhanced by gold leaf, invites writing and creation.
• Key Dimensions: Height: 125 cm | Width: 85 cm | Depth: 52 cm.
• Condition: EXCELLENT overall state of conservation. An original patina of exceptional depth and a structure of irreproachable solidity. (Note: a few light, purely micro-scratches inherent to its age, testament to its authenticity and history; please refer to the photos).

A prestige piece of absolute rarity on the market, ready to pass through generations.

IMPORTANT SHIPPING NOTE:
In view of its historical value, its imposing dimensions, and to avoid any risk of breakage or damage related to standard transports, on-site pickup is strongly preferred.

However, for your comfort, a personalized delivery is possible: we can personally arrange secure delivery of this exceptional piece within a radius of up to 700 km around Paris, provided the buyer covers the travel costs in advance.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Louis XV
Title additional information
Louis XV style
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Model
Cylinder desk
Designer/artist/maker
Élégant Antique
Material
Bronze, Walnut
Style
Antique
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
125 cm
Width
85 cm
Depth
52 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
Can Be Locked
No
FranceVerified
149
Objects sold
85.71%
Private

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