Lady's Desk

Sloping Lady's Desk "Donkey Back" – Louis XV Style, Late 19th Century. Elegant sloping lady's desk (known as "donkey back") in Louis XV style, dating from the Napoleonic III period (19th century). • Refined cabinetry: curved rosewood veneer on all sides, adorned on its drop front with delicate floral marquetry in light woods. Note a slight misalignment of the drop front at the top when closed. • Ornamentation: Rich decoration of gilded and chiselled bronze (handles, corner mounts, and leaf-shaped feet). • Interior (Theatre): The drop front opens to a workspace including a tier of small drawers, storage niches, and a secret sliding compartment. • Condition: Beautiful condition, well-crafted piece, stable and elegant. Supplied with its key. Dimensions: Width: 77 cm. Depth: 46.5 cm. Height: 101 cm.