All Faces Desk, Napoleon III Period – Mid 19th Century

Napoleon III middle desk in blackened pear wood and bronze ornamentations and brass inlays, with a large drawer. On the front, this large drawer has a rim of brass threads of different widths and a beautiful and important bronze entrance highlighting the passage of the key. The original lock is in perfect working order. The interior of this drawer, mounted with a dovetail, is in mahogany veneer on oak. All over the belt, faces and sides, we find these brass thread surrounds of different sizes. They frame beautiful bronze ornamentations, applied. The bottom of the belt is decorated with a chiseled molding also highlighting the four projecting angles. This belt rests on four feet, the upper part of which is turned and accompanied by a collar. The rectangular section legs are sheathed and highlighted by recessed brass threads. In the lower part, a bronze carving surmounts a spinning top foot. A spacer connecting the four feet is made up of four S-shaped elements meeting in the middle on a circular part decorated with a central bronze rosette. These elements have brass thread inlays. Finally, this piece of furniture is topped with a top whose angles are projecting and the perimeter adorned with a large gadrooned bronze rod. In the exterior part, we find inlays of brass threads whose angles form a frame. Secondly, two brass threads of different sizes with miter cut. In the center, an important composition in chiseled brass inlays magnifies this Napoleon III desk. ******** Period: Mid-19th century. Excellent condition after Restoration in our workshop. Finish: pad varnish. Additional photos available by clicking on the following link: https://www.antiquites-lecomte.com/boutique/bureaux/bureau-toutes-faces-epoque-napoleon-iii-milieu-xixe Delivery and installation possible, in France and in Europe, by our partner specializing in the transport of furniture and works of art. Dimensions: Width: 146 cm Depth: 79 cm Height: 76 cm Ref: 619U