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Napoleon III desk in blackened wood and marquetry

$5,562.13
£4,156.42
€4,700
CA$7,744.99
A$8,322.80
CHF 4,465.67
MX$98,037.55
NOK 56,150.82
SEK 51,293.41
DKK 35,828.46

About the Item

Large 19th-century Napoleon III desk. Blackened solid wood frame and diamond-shaped veneer for a 3D effect typical of the Napoleon III style. Beautiful marquetry work throughout the desk with baroque and geometric decoration (see photos). Good vintage condition, with numerous signs of age and use: veneer chips, numerous restorations, scratches, etc.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.53 in (75 cm)Width: 54.34 in (138 cm)Depth: 30.52 in (77.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Ternay, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: J4361stDibs: LU3066348134882

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