Japanese-style work table from the Napoléon III period in black lacquer and gilded bronze.

Elegant Japonese-style work table from the Napoléon III period, in the Louis XV shape. Made of stained mahogany wood, it opens with a drawer and a liftable top revealing a compartment lined with fabric. The top features a remarkable black and gold decoration inspired by Japanese art, depicting a lively lakeside landscape with pavilions, boats, and herons. The flowing structure in the Louis XV style is enhanced with gilded ornaments and rests on an elegant curved base. A refined decorative piece, emblematic of the Japonisme taste that enjoyed immense popularity during the Second Empire.