Louis XVI cylinder desk in mahogany and pink marble - circa 1860-1890
- Dimensions :
- H107 x W81 x D50
- Color :
- brown
- Material :
- mahogany
- Style :
- classic
Technical sheet. * Period / Style: Louis XVI / Directory (Revival late 19th century, around 1860-1890). Origin: France. * Materials: Solid mahogany and mahogany veneer. Top of pink marble from the Pyrenees with an openwork brass gallery. Decoration on all sides in brass. Writing tablet covered in green cloth. * Finish: Traditional high-gloss shellac. * Dimensions: L 81 cm|D 50.5 cm|H 107.5 cm (Height of the top: 76 cm|Legroom: 62 cm). Description and condition. Lady's cylinder desk known as "all sides" (midroom furniture), richly adorned with mouldings, strips, and brass feet. This piece features a synchronous mechanical system: pulling the large belt drawer automatically opens the cylinder and simultaneously provides access to the three upper drawers located under the marble. The workspace includes a sliding writing tablet, three interior drawers, and storage niches for documents. Object fully restored by a professional cabinetmaker. Structure and tapered legs provide perfect stability. The drawer/cylinder coupling mechanism operates with total fluidity. The central lock is functional, complete with its original key. The shellac finish highlights the warm hue of the mahogany. Marble in excellent condition. No expenses to anticipate, ready for immediate installation.