Bureau plat - Mahogany
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Antique Napoléon III style double‑face desk in mahogany with satinwood veneer, 140 cm wide, 80 cm deep and 74 cm high, featuring five functional drawers plus two side compartments, brass‑locking drawers with keys, a genuine leather top with a gilded border, and finished on all sides for centre placement.
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Louis XVI-style double-faced flat desk, made of mahogany and mahogany veneer, with a top clad in genuine leather adorned with a gold decorative motif.
Beautiful traditional craftsmanship with fluted and turned legs, carved elements and meticulous finishes on all sides. The desk is finished on the back as well, allowing it to be placed in the center of a room.
It has 5 functional drawers as well as 2 side pulls. The drawers feature traditional dovetail joints and are equipped with brass locks. Keys are present.
The leather top is decorated with a gilded frieze around its edge. The wood shows a lovely patina and decorative grain.
Dimensions :
Width: 140 cm
Depth: 80 cm
Height: 74 cm
Good overall condition, with slight signs of use and age visible in the photographs. The desk is solid, stable and fully functional.
An old desk of good quality, suitable as an executive desk, a library desk, or a characterful piece in a classic interior.
Louis XVI-style double-faced flat desk, made of mahogany and mahogany veneer, with a top clad in genuine leather adorned with a gold decorative motif.
Beautiful traditional craftsmanship with fluted and turned legs, carved elements and meticulous finishes on all sides. The desk is finished on the back as well, allowing it to be placed in the center of a room.
It has 5 functional drawers as well as 2 side pulls. The drawers feature traditional dovetail joints and are equipped with brass locks. Keys are present.
The leather top is decorated with a gilded frieze around its edge. The wood shows a lovely patina and decorative grain.
Dimensions :
Width: 140 cm
Depth: 80 cm
Height: 74 cm
Good overall condition, with slight signs of use and age visible in the photographs. The desk is solid, stable and fully functional.
An old desk of good quality, suitable as an executive desk, a library desk, or a characterful piece in a classic interior.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Napoleon III
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Material
Mahogany
Style
Antique
Colour
Brown
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
74 cm
Width
140 cm
Depth
80 cm
Estimated period
20th
Can Be Locked
Yes
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