







Bureau 18th Century, this is a Cartonnier desk to write letters in walnutAn exquisite French Provencal antique campagne High-end Countryside writing bureau in good condition and quality warm walnut wood. Rising from elegant cabriole legs, fitted with a center drawer for storage 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, and Beverly hills.
Height: 34 1/2"
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 .
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 .
Height 30 inches Width 62 inches and Depth 33 1/4 inch
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 .