A handsome and classically designed French Directoire “D” roll top desk. The desk is topped with a polished piece of St. Anne gris marble. Directly beneath the marble are three drawers with beautiful bookmatched burl mahogany drawer fronts and brass escutcheon plates with an impressive steel key and locking system. The D shaped roll top is quite impressive with its burl bookmatched design and brass handles. The top opens to a fitted interior including three open cavities, three drawers and two spring loaded hidden compartments. The leather top writing surface extends forward making the total depth of the desk 37 ¼”D. The main writing surface is 29 ½”H x 48 ¾”W x 20”D. On each side of the desk you’ll find a slide out leather top writing surface, each measuring 28 ½”H x 19 ⅜”W x 18 ⅜”D. Below the center writing surface you’ll find a center drawer, two stacked drawers on the left side and a single double stacked drawer on the right. The interior of the right drawer is fitted with removable compartments. This desk is supported with squared off tapered legs ending in brass caps. The desk has been cleaned and polished with a French paste wax. Be sure to view the detailed images of this exceptional desk.
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Dimensions:Height: 49 in (124.46 cm)Width: 55.75 in (141.61 cm)Depth: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)
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Style:Directoire(In the Style Of)
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Materials and Techniques:MarbleWalnutHand-CarvedHand-Crafted
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Place of Origin:France
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Period:18th Century
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Date of Manufacture:Circa 1780
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use.
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Seller Location:Baton Rouge, LA
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Reference Number:Seller: 3209-23Seller: LU864837707762
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