Mahogany and Rosewood sloping desk, Regency / Louis XV period - 18th century

Sloping desk inlaid with mahogany, amaranth and rosewood for the most part, from the Regency / Louis XV period.
It is composed by definition of a sloping top, which sees here its edges moved and discreetly molded. Once unfolded, this flap forms a worktop covered with a current brown leather, decorated with a central vignette, corner fleurons, golden friezes and a hard background. The interior, in solid Walnut, offers a multitude of niches, trap doors and drawers of various dimensions. The latter, arranged in gradation for some, all have fronts with scalloped cuts.
Underneath, this piece of furniture offers two drawers, separated by a fixed part pretending a third one.
It should be noted that the three main openings of this desk lock and are provided with original lock entries accompanied by their current keys.
The top, the flap as well as the modestly curved sides of this piece of furniture are embellished with Butterfly Wing inlays, underlined by Amaranth surrounds. In the belt, the drawer fronts have similar decorations.
The set rests on four cambered legs, finished with Bronze Sabots.
This desk and its three centuries of history can boast a perfect state of preservation and thank a beautiful work of restoration. Moreover, with its four worked sides, this piece of furniture can be installed against a wall as well as in the middle of a room.
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Period : XVIIIth century
Perfect condition after restoration in our workshop.
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Delivery and installation possible, in France and in Europe, by our partner specialized in the transport of furniture.
Dimensions :
Maximum length: 114 cm
Maximum width : 54.5 cm
Height : 96.5 cm
Ref : 617 R

Ref: 30Y52RP041