Louis XVI Writing Desk

Louis XVI Writing DeskFrench Louis XVI style desk of mahogany, finished with a museum quality French polish. The desk is adorned with gilt brass trims throughout, and with tapered legs that boast gilt bronze feet. Five dovetailed drawers, with their traditional finely cast bronze handles, offer ample storage for this sophisticated yet practical desk, there are two pull out leaves on each end with gilt bronze pulls. The top features a green leather writing surface with gold

French Louis XVI style desk of mahogany, finished with a museum quality French polish. The desk is adorned with gilt brass trims throughout, and with tapered legs that boast gilt bronze feet. Five dovetailed drawers, with their traditional finely cast bronze handles, offer ample storage for this sophisticated yet practical desk, there are two pull out leaves on each end with gilt bronze pulls. The top features a green leather writing surface with gold leaf embossed frieze. This piece is in very nice vintage condition with only minor surface wear consistent with age and use. The photos accurately depict the condition.

Overall Length with aprons - 88.75”

Apron Height - 11”

Louis XVI Style refers to the style defined by the period in France under the reign of King Louis XVI (1760-1789) — the last French monarch before the Revolution.  Inspired by the discoveries of Pompeii and Herculaneum, this era saw a revival of Greek and Roman styles. There was a sharp movement away from the Rococo style, as curved lines and heavy ornamentation became unfashionable, giving way to clean, straight lines. Restrained, geometrical forms were preferred and stylized references to classical Greek architecture were recaptured. Furniture and interiors were refined, sophisticated, calm and symmetrical.