19th Century French Louis XV Marquetry Writing Table with Bronze Mounts

2101-912827 (Click to Inquire About This Item)

29H x 44.5W x 26.5D

Location: Dallas

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19th Century French Louis XV Marquetry Writing Table with Bronze Mounts is an exquisite example of the cabinetmaker's art!  Elegantly contoured and beveled top features stunning marquetry inlay and bordering, with the center depicting a complex floral and foliate bouquet.  The apron is contoured all around and inlaid with complementary motifs, with one of the long sides concealing a full width drawer that opens to reveal astonishing storage!  The gracefully scrolled legs are made even more elegant by the fanciful bronze mounts on the shoulders as well as the feet tips.  Such pieces were revered by the educated affluent, providing a place in one's favorite room outside the office to sit and jot down a quick missive, prose or even stanza or two of music.  Only the most talented of furniture makers could execute such an intensive and delicate work of art rendered from several species of exotic wood.
Circa 1890s
Measures 29H x 44.5W x 26.5D