Cylinder desk in mahogany – 19th century (om)

Cylinder desk in mahogany – 19th century. Beautiful and imposing cylinder desk in mahogany, resting on four turned legs ending in casters. The upper part forms a tier opening with two doors, framed by fine twisted columns. The wide cylinder reveals an interior fitted with six small drawers and several storage compartments. The desk also features a sliding writing tablet, covered with an old dark leather decorated with a golden frieze. This tablet can be pulled out about 25 cm on each side, providing a particularly large work surface. The lower part presents several drawers arranged on either side as well as a central drawer. Brass lock entries. The cylinder's uprights are highlighted with brass fillets, adding an elegant decorative touch. A piece of furniture with a beautiful presence, both decorative and functional, showing a lovely old patina. Some signs of use, cracks, small losses, and restorations are to be noted, visible in the photographs and consistent with its age. Period: 19th century. Dimensions: Height: 148 cm. Width when closed: 133 cm. Width with both pull-outs extended: approx. 183 cm. Depth when closed: 79 cm. Depth with the flap open: 110 cm. Height from the floor to the flap: 75 cm.