Joseph Viez, Stamped Cylinder Desk From The Louis XVI Period Circa 1785

Joseph Viez, Stamped Cylinder Desk from the Louis XVI Period Circa 1785 Sumptuous Cylinder Desk in Mahogany and Flamed Mahogany Veneer from the Louis XVI Period, Resting on Tapered and Fluted Legs Ending with Gilt Bronze Sabots. This One Opening with Six Drawers and a Drop-Leaf on the Front. Its Drop-Leaf Revealing Three Drawers, Niches and a Writing Tablet Upholstered in Havana Leather Gilded with Small Iron. This Desk is Topped with a Grey Veined White Marble Top Surrounded by a Gilded and Openwork Brass Gallery. Its Fluted Uprights. Its Lower Right Drawer, Concealing a Chest. Beautiful Gilt Bronze Ornamentation Such as Sabots, Rings, Gallery, Lock Entrances, Pull Knobs, Drawer Frames. Very Beautiful Wood Essence, Flamed Mahogany, Beautiful Finish of Pearl Friezes at the Cylinder Level, Drawer Frames. Has its Key. Beautiful Proportions. Furniture of High Quality of Execution and Very Beautiful Proportions, Stamped by the Hand of the Famous Cabinetmaker JOSEPH VIEZ, Received Master in 1786 and Struck with the JME, Hallmark of the Jurandes. This Desk Combining Practicality Thanks to its Numerous Storage Spaces, its Writing Tablet but Also Elegant, Making a Superb Visual with its Refined and Elegant Curves, and its Superb Wood Essence. This Exceptional Piece with a Lot of Character Testifies to the Refinement of French Furniture of the Louis XVI Period, Will Enhance Your Interior. Joseph Viez - Cabinetmaker. Paris. Master on July 6, 1786. He lives in the Faubourg Saint-Germain. He made pieces in mahogany, veneer and marquetry. After obtaining his mastery in 1786 and unlike his colleagues residing in the Faubourg Saint-Antoine, Joseph VIEZ established his workshop and furniture store in the Faubourg Saint-Germain, rue des Cordeliers in the Cour du Commerce. His production - chests of drawers, secretaries, desks, Louis XVI style, classic, is made in mahogany, veneer and shaded marquetry. An inventory made at his death mentions among other things, a backgammon table forming a desk and a picnic table, a small child's secretaire, a man's toilet. Work from the Louis XVI period, around 1785, 18th century. Dimensions: Height: 108 cm Width: 97 cm Depth: 48 cm Legroom height: 57 cm In good condition, to emphasize, leather in used condition. We are at your disposal, for any further information. WWW.DANTAN.STORE