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  • 18th C. Louis XV Bureau Scriban Bibliotic Secretary Cabinet Mahogany Antiques LA
    Dimensions: Height: 108 in (274.32 cm)Width: 50 in (127 cm)Depth: 24 in (60.96 cm)

    18th C. Louis XV Bureau Scriban Bibliotic Secretary Cabinet Mahogany Antiques LA .An important rare and Tall Scribing bibliotic secretaire Library desk of a Gentleman or a Lady.  Enclosing fitted interior incorporating pigeonholes, hinged compartments.

    Outstanding arch top Cornice Molded with raised and recessed, Two front upper library doors Symmetrical with beautiful Hand Metal work of the period.  all present and well preserved in a formidable condition, 8 apparent drawers in middle cabinet + 4 Large bottom Drawers . incredible attention and craftsmanship and they are all very well fitted. with all original hardware hinges handles and plaques. As seen in the closeup pictures the signs of the centuries are apparent but minor considering such a large piece of furniture , such as cracks chips losses , some tightening, with multiple keys and locks . etc.. But overall outstanding condition , at the lower part it looks like a hardware is missing, that’s not the case, we have it , just needs to be mounted in place. You are welcome to send your expert to examine in person.

    we have seen our fair share of incredible furniture of the 15th to 19th Century periods. I must say, this desk is incredibly well preserved for its age. the fitting work and the design at that level of sophistication and craftsmanship. the result that could only be achieved by big Masters. this type of furniture at that level are mostly kept with the old families, rarely to see them on the market. I have some other high end chateau inventory and rare pieces of the periods as well. Antique Dealer Los Angeles West Hollywood Melrose Ave La Cienega Blvd.   Region of origin: Nantes-Bordeaux With original hardware

    Constructed: Entirely (backing, framing) in mahogany

    High end interior design , library , as an office Desk , Display your bibelot and books or store documents . A great deal of Writing surface desk , underneath the cabinet book case a chest of drawer to store all type of modern day office files.

    In a living room or bedroom , this rare piece of history will add a touch of elegance to your home 

  • 18th Century Carved Walnut Baroque Table spanish Desk
    A Beautifully Carved early 18th Century 
    Walnut Spanish Baroque Table 



    Height: 30 1/4" 
    Width: 65 1/2" 
    Depth: 26 1/2" 

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  • 18th Century Dutch Burl Walnut Secretary Cabinet Scriban Desk library Antique LA
    Measures: Height 93” Width 51” Depth 25”. 

    An important and rare 18th century Dutch burl walnut secretaire cabinet Scriban desk Enclosing fitted interior incorporating pigeonholes, hinged compartments, folio slides Pull-out candle slides drawers with Herringbone inlay and secret compartments. Outstanding arch top pediment Cornice Molded with raised and recessed, crowning very fine elaborate Two front fielded paneled doors Symmetrical with mirroring inlaid work done with European walnut burl which is light in color and finer in texture. And Beautiful 18th Century Carved three-dimensional acanthus leaves . The parchment and Document vertical slides all present and well preserved in a formidable condition, Topped by 10 pigeonholes on top / 4 at bottom / 3 in the middle cabinet. 27 apparent drawers and 4 in middle cabinet + 2 hidden pull out on top of the bottom pigeon holes and could be unlocked after removing the 3 drawers from the desk up. 2 pull out Candle holders. 2 pull out hidden drawers with Corinthian decoration exterior. At desk level another secret sliding cabinet that is very deep and wide to hide documents. Inside of it , there’s a pull out side vertical and with a thread to pull out another to secret compartments. All the interior small drawers, document slides, candle slides, pigeonholes, sliding covers and compartments done with an incredible attention and craftsmanship and they are all very well fitted. The desk is fitted with 3 incredible Arc-en-Arbale`te very large drawers crossbow shape serpentine with all original hardware hinges handles and plaques. Mounted on Geometric Square Feet elevating the entirety of this art work of this rare secretary. As seen in the closeup pictures the signs of the centuries are apparent but minor considering such a large piece of furniture , such as cracks chips etc.. But overall outstanding condition. You are welcome to send your expert to examine in person.
  • 18th Century Provencal hand carved Walnut wood antique writing desk side table
    Height: 29 1/2"    Width: 34 1/2"    Depth: 24" 
    Beautiful 18th century Provençal Continental table in walnut and Fruitwood with center drawer . These tables were special commission at the time for either “un Mas “ French country house and Manoir Large stately historical house in the south of France , Provence . It's the perfect addition to a Provincial design , as a side table , between two chairs , to mount a table lamp . It can be used as a night table as well. Or as a small bureau writing desk . End table , farm table , console , game table , serving table , or a sofa table. It's not an oak somber table , the walnut and fruitwood gives furniture much charm . to host a decorative bibelot or books on top with a candle holder . Antique Dealer Los Angeles CA Melrose Ave La Cienega . The drawer fairly large to keep documents or store books away . The simple lines makes it versatile and a perfect fit in any room , living room , entryway , bedroom or kitchen . The patina over the decades is superb and it is in a good condition .  This table is not made up of old elements , it’s an actual real period writing desk table 

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  • 19th C. Royal Antique Burl Wood Secretary Desk & Black Leather Drop Leaf Top HRH
    Height: 61" Width: 31" Depth: 18 1/2" Very Rare Early 19th century secretary " Secrétaire a' Abattant " desk " Retour D'Egypt " Provenance, Succession: Prince Murat Documents It Still Holds the Ink Stamp from the Sale from " Chateau De La Bastide Murrat " Very exceptional "Loupe D'orme" burr elm wood . Drop-leaf with black leather top, circa 1795-1815. Antiques Dealer Los Angeles West Hollywood Melrose Ave La Cienega Blvd. Antiques Dealer Los Angeles West Hollywood Melrose Ave La Cienega Blvd .Historical secretary purchased by La Comtesse de Neuilly From Château de Labastide-MuratThis was the Secretary Desk of His Royal Highness Joachim Murat-Napoleon the 1st Prince Murat,  brother-in-law of Napoleon Bonaparte.& Grand Duke of Berg from 1806 to 1808& King of Naples as Joachim-NapoleonHusband of Caroline Bonaparte Queen consort of Naples / Grand Duchess consort of Berg. Carolina Maria Annunziata Bonaparte Murat

    This is a Royal piece of Furniture. Attaching the Fiche Stating : Straight up secretary of a monumental Aspect Made from the thuya burl , the interior built with Sycamore and Darkened wood

    The Key lock ornate with Ivory.

    Very beautiful fabrication ( Judge by the refined Assembly , and the mounting of the Drawers

    And cabinets, the sliding passages, the interior side very well refinished. With exceptional

    Quality of the veins of the Thuya “La Loupe”

    The furniture made of the loupe or burl of thuya , they were commissioned for “ Grande Commande ”

    The high End. And every aspect of this piece confirms it.

     

    Provenance:

    It has the ink stamp of the sale of the “chateau de La Bastide Murrat in “Perigord” which was the old

    Name for the “Dordogne” area.

    The sale of this piece took place in 1928 , they sold the personal furniture of the Prince Murat

    No Reservation .

    An important and rare Period desk with a Pull out drawers and Enclosing fitted interior drawers with incredible Bronze work. Outstanding light in color and fine in texture rare Wood . all original hardware and plaques . the entirety of this art work rare Desk to a category of its own.  As seen in the closeup pictures the signs of the centuries are apparent but minor such as cracks chips losses  etc.. But overall outstanding condition. You are welcome to send your expert to examine it in person.

    we have seen our fair share of incredible furniture of the 15th to 19th Century periods. this Desk is incredibly well preserved for its age and use . the Ink from the letters written over the centuries on the interior of the drawer,  the fitting work and the design we have rarely encountered any at that level of sophistication and craftsmanship . the result that could only be achieved by big Masters comparable to what was done for the Grande Commande . this type of furniture at that level are mostly kept with the old families, rarely to see them on the market. I have some other high end chateau inventory and rare pieces of the periods as well .

    This versatile piece of history will be a fine desk for a gentleman’s or a lady’s office . In a library , living room , study , or executive desk . 



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  • Antique Bureau Desk in Walnut Cartonnier Writing office Table Provencal Rustic

    Height: 34 1/2"  Width: 39"  Depth: 23" 

    Antique Bureau Desk in Walnut Cartonnier Writing office Table Provencal Rustic . An exquisite French Provencal antique campagne Campaign High-end Countryside writing bureau in good condition and quality . warm Blond walnut wood . Rising from elegant cabriole legs , fitted with a center drawer for storage Large size in depth.  and a lock original hardware , cubbies and letter slots.

    Solidly constructed and elegant proportion reflecting the quality craftsmanship . It could be used in a Bedroom , Library , a living room with some beautiful garniture such as bronze sculpture , candle holders , Books. It could be used as a night table by the bedside , or simply by a window . Antique Dealer Los Angeles , West Hollywood Melrose Ave La Cienega Blvd . Bureau 18th Century, this is a Cartonnier desk to write letters in walnut with Pull out Single wide drawer Outstanding light in color and fine in texture Carved Wood ,  As seen in the closeup pictures the signs of the centuries are apparent but minor considering 100’s of years of use minor cracks chips losses  etc. as seen in the pictures .. But overall outstanding condition.

    This versatile piece of history will be a fine desk for a gentleman’s or a lady’s office. 

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  • Exceptional 18th C. Office Desk Center Table Console Hand Carved Wood & Stone CA
    HEIGHT:  30”     WIDTH:  52”      DEPTH:  28” Exceptional 18th C. Office Desk Center Table Console Hand Carved Wood & Stone CA . Rare large 18th century Regence Period chateau 18th Century Table D’appui Regence console , circa 1715-1723 . With original carved marble top and all original elements. This beautiful table can serve as a console in an entryway , to place a bust and lamps. characterized by curved forms , lightness , comfort and Elegance .

    Rare Office Desk free standing console with light beautifully Hand Carved Wood with Stone Top finished all around . An important early 18th century Period Large Office desk with No Pull out drawer. Outstanding light in color and fine in texture Carved Wood . As seen in the closeup pictures the signs of the centuries are apparent but minor considering such a large piece of furniture , cracks chips losses to the back has signs of very old worm holes easy to resurface , But overall outstanding condition. You are welcome to send your expert to examine it in person.

    we have seen our fair share of incredible furniture of the 15th to 19th Century periods. this table Desk is incredibly well preserved for its age and use . the fitting work and the design i have rarely encountered any at that level of sophistication and craftsmanship . the result that could only be achieved by big Masters comparable to what was done for the Grande Commande . this type of furniture at that level are mostly kept with the old families, rarely to see them on the market. I have some other high end chateau inventory and rare pieces of the periods as well . Antique Dealer Los Angeles West Hollywood Melrose Ave La Cienega Blvd .

    The unique period of early 1700’s is easily recognized by its fine Hand Carved wood The decoration forms motifs of very fine foliage , windings Topped with an even more beautiful Carved Dark Gray to black Stone . This versatile piece of history will be a fine desk for a gentleman’s or a lady’s office . In a library , entryway center table or as a console or executive desk , in an interior Modern Design or elevated old world charm décor . 


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  • Rare Charles X Office partners Desk Center Table console Wood Onyx Stone Bronze

    Height 30 inches Width 62 inches and Depth 33 1/4 inch Rare Charles X Office partners Desk Center Table console Wood Onyx Stone Bronze . Amboyna is among the most expensive and sought-after of all burls and is frequently sold as veneer or as small turning . Amboyna burl was and still is among the world's rarest and most expensive & Exquisite holding the distinction of being the original wood used on Rolls Royce dashboards .

    An important and rare 19th century Period King Charles X Large desk with a Pull out Single wide drawer Mirrored in the manner of partners Desk ,  Enclosing fitted Eight Columns with incredible Bronze dore work magnificent ormolu capitol of scrolls, foliate . Outstanding light in color and fine in texture Carved Wood . all original hardware and plaques. Mounted on Geometric lower base arched on both sides that allows this magnificent piece to be used as a center table and as a console at the same time,  elevating the entirety of this art work of this rare Desk to a category of its own finely chased laurel leaf wreath.  As seen in the closeup pictures the signs of the centuries are apparent but minor considering such a large piece of furniture , such as cracks chips losses  etc.. But overall outstanding condition. You are welcome to send your expert to examine it in person.

    we have seen our fair share of incredible furniture of the 15th to 19th Century periods. this table Desk is incredibly well preserved for its age and use . the fitting work and the design i have rarely encountered any at that level of sophistication and craftsmanship . the result that could only be achieved by big Masters comparable to what was done for the Grande Commande . this type of furniture at that level are mostly kept with the old families, rarely to see them on the market. I have some other high end chateau inventory and rare pieces of the periods as well . Antique Dealer Los Angeles West Hollywood Melrose Ave La Cienega Blvd . Amboyna wood The name derived from Ambon Island in Indonesia that was a Dutch Colony , where much of the figured wood is believed to have been initially exported and it used to take many years before the special material gets to Europe in order to make the very high end and refined furniture . As seen in the closeup pictures the signs of the centuries are apparent but minor considering such a large piece of furniture , such as cracks chips losses corner large stone top etc.. But overall outstanding condition. You are welcome to send your expert to examine in person. 

    The unique period of early 1800’s of King Charles X  is easily recognized by its fine marquetry of light lemon wood The decoration forms motifs of very fine foliage , windings , nets of fretwork frames, rosettes and stylized palmettes . Goddesses putties and multiple tableaux all around this desk table. Topped with an even more beautiful Carved Stone ONYX Translucent light honey Gold and Green hue .

    During King Charles X Light colored woods , yellow or bleached , such as lemon tree , maple , sycamore, orange tree , plane wood and the delicate gnarl of elm, of ash or Ambon wood were dominant. Marquetry was minimal : inlays of amaranth , de holly or rosewood , dark woods that contrast with the lighter hues. This versatile piece of history will be a fine desk for a gentleman’s or a lady’s office . In a library , entryway center table or as a console or executive desk . 

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  • Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as side table Decorative Gift antique LA
    height 20 inches   width 19 ½ inches and Depth 10  1/2 inches
     Exquisite English Lap Traveling Desk Portable . Countryside writing bureau in good condition considering the usage of the period in quality warm walnut wood . Rising on a later Brass Stand when not in use , fitted with Secret compartment and drawers and interior room for storage of papers and documents and a lock original hardware and the key , cubbies and slots when moved up it opens the secret compartment  Solidly constructed beautiful hinges and elegant proportion reflecting the quality craftsmanship with locks to hold the leaf in place . Original leather with worn spots with Gold motif all around . Brass fitting covering the edges and adding a touch of Elegance . It could be used in a Bedroom as a side table , in a Library giving you the freedom to move around with your portable desk , a living room with some beautiful garniture such as bronze sculpture and books on top or a  candle holders . you can take it with you when you travel in style. The brass stand makes it versatile to go in a modern design or old world charm . I have see it used in the Gilded Age by Denée Benton playing the writer Peggy Scott , It could be used as a night table by the bedside, or simply by a window . Antique Dealer Los Angeles, West Hollywood, and Beverly hills , Melrose Ave La Cienega Blvd . Mid 19th Century gilt tooled leather , opening to the wells with compartments for your ink pots , pens and utensils , with good size writing surface . Signs of Rubbing marks scratches fading etc as seen in the pictures , rubbed leather same goes for the stand as seen in the pictures.




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