Solid wood desk in Louis Philippe style

Flat desk from the 19th century in walnut – 2 drawers – turned legs. Charming antique flat desk from the 19th century, made of walnut, featuring a beautiful warm and natural patina. The piece offers very nice proportions with its top measuring 124 × 85 cm, spacious enough to be comfortably used as a desk, writing table, or console. It opens at the front with two drawers, equipped with their original metal shell handles. The base consists of four turned legs, with particularly elegant turning work, typical of antique French furniture. The traditional construction and visible joints under the top testify to its old craftsmanship. The piece features a nice thickness of wood and a lovely walnut grain, with a patina that gives it a lot of character. Characteristics: Period: 19th century. Material: walnut. Type: flat desk / writing table. 2 front drawers. Turned legs, with a repair mark on the top of the front left leg. Top not fixed. Old patina. Rare signs of woodworm. Original hardware, lock of the left drawer missing. History: this desk, made by a craftsman from the Cévennes, was used by the estate manager of an agricultural domain for the administration of the estate. The piece naturally shows some signs of use and marks of time, visible in the photographs, which are consistent with its age and contribute to its authenticity. An elegant and understated piece, easy to integrate into both a classic interior and a more contemporary decor.