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The Writer’s Corner: 18th C French Slant Top Desk w/ Gilt Hardware

$4,500
£3,429.08
€3,954.68
CA$6,391.35
A$6,867.14
CHF 3,684.21
MX$80,902.88

About the Item

18th Century French Slant-Top Desk with Polychrome Finish and Gilt Bronze Hardware An elegant and finely proportioned 18th-century French slant-top desk, constructed in hardwood with white and grey polychrome decoration. The façade is articulated with delicately carved drawer fronts highlighted by classical foliate motifs, while the slanted writing surface is adorned with painted garlands, reflecting the refined neoclassical taste of the Louis XVI period. Gilt-bronze hardware—including pulls, escutcheons, and lift—adds a warm contrast to the softly aged painted surface. The fall-front opens to reveal a thoughtfully arranged interior fitted with small drawers and pigeonholes, originally intended for correspondence, documents, and personal effects. Slant-top desks of this type were prized for their compact footprint and practical elegance, making them suitable for both private apartments and formal interiors. Both decorative and functional, this desk serves beautifully as a writing table, console, or accent piece. Its restrained palette, classical ornamentation, and intact period details make it a refined example of French painted furniture from the late 18th century. Measurements: 17.5" depth × 34" width × 36.5" height
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36.5 in (92.71 cm)Width: 34 in (86.36 cm)Depth: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Wood
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    18th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    18th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: fn341stDibs: LU1531248340282

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