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Antique Ladies Desk
Antique Ladies Desk
Small antique secretary
Antique Ladies Desk
Antique Ladies Desk
Small antique secretary
Small antique secretary

Small ladies' desk, so-called Bonheur Du Jour

France
various precious woods
Louis XVI style around 1870


Dimensions: H x W x D: 95 x 66 x 37 (unfolded 54) cm.

Description:
Dainty French lady's desk on square legs tapering downwards in brass sabots.
Rosewood and various other precious woods.
The frame contains a wide drawer, above it is the folding writing surface covered with (original) leather on the inside.
The back is fitted with doors on the right and left and a central open compartment with a drawer underneath. Behind the doors are two smaller drawers.

The legs are cross-veneered. The marquetry depicts vases, flowers and scientific instruments.
The back is also veneered and polished - the piece of furniture can therefore be freely placed in the room.

Condition: Refinished condition, shellac polish.

Price: This piece of furniture is no longer available.

Similar pieces of furniture can be found in the following reference books:

Rainer Haaff - Prachtvolle Stilmöbel p. 464

Article found under: Secretaries

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