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Antique Elegant Wooden Bureau

About the Item

Rare solid wood desk dating from the early 1700s, fine French manufacture. The bureau is very imposing and majestic and that is what makes its elegance. The shape is rectangular, the base consists of the two side compartments, suitable for holding all the relevant documents. Both have the access of a key, made of brass, beautiful. The wood is worked and embellished, simply elegant. Each compartment has four black spherical feet for support. The real writing surface is made by a door that can be opened and closed on the surface itself. You can see the top and higher still stand 4 beautiful secret compartments, represented by 4 small drawers with handles. This writing desk is suitable for high-class studies or elegant study areas.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 41.34 in (105 cm)Width: 56.3 in (143 cm)Depth: 19.3 in (49 cm)
  • Style:
    French Provincial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The desk is in good vintage condition, slight scratches and light wear consistent with its time and use. Being a VINTAGE item it is possible that it will bear some scratches or defects.
  • Seller Location:
    Milano, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4911230622442

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