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Small Antique Desk Napoleon III Various Essences France XIX Century
France, Late XIX Century
Small Napoleon III open desk with folding door, made of rosewood painted walnut, France third quarter 19th century. Upper shelf with raised railing and three drawers in the band, flap door concealing cabinet with drawers equipped with gilded bronze handles, removable secret compartment and cloth insert. The cabinet is veneered in maple briar and decorated with bois de rose borders. Carved legs embellished with reserves, curls and turned pinnacles, culminating with curled feet and connected by a crosspiece with a padded footrest. With the exception of the legs, the furniture is decorated with ash reserves. Maple and poplar interior.