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Elegant and refined, this early 20th-century rosewood writing desk perfectly illustrates the revival of curved forms and exquisite decoration inspired by the Louis XV style.
The top, delicately inlaid with rosewood and mahogany, features a refined geometric design, typical of the high-quality pieces of the Belle Époque, a period during which cabinetmakers, driven by nostalgia for progress and peace, returned to the grand French styles of the pre-war era.
The front opens with a drawer highlighted by a substantial, finely chiseled gilt-bronze keyhole escutcheon.
The handles, also in gilt bronze, complete the piece with understated elegance.
Resting on four cabriole legs, the writing desk embodies the supple and harmonious curves characteristic of the Louis XV style.
Each leg is adorned with a gilt-bronze finial, ending in a charming sabot that protects and enhances the base of the piece. The piece demonstrates masterful cabinetmaking, where the quality of the materials is combined with precise execution.
With its well-balanced dimensions, this highly decorative piece can serve equally well as a small desk, a coffee table, or even an elegant and functional console table in an entryway or bedroom.
******* Period: Early 20th Century
Very good condition
Varnished finish
Delivery available in France and internationally upon request.
Width: 101 cm
Depth: 59 cm
Height: 75.5 cm
Ref. 575V
Ref: 3IL553H9GR