Description

A rare & unusual antique French Louis XV inlaid Tulipwood & Amaranth heart-shaped table de toilette, desk circa 1820.
This rare heart shaped desk & vanity is lavishly made from tulipwood & amaranth (purpleheart) arranged in a geometric parquetry design and heightend with satinwood line inlay, the lid is hinged nd reveals a leather gilded & tooled writing suraface, inset into the lid is the original beveled mirror.
To the front is a pull out pen slide to store writing accessories, when the brass knob is pulled it also by an internal mechanism extends the side wings which are storage drawers. To the side is a single locking door providing generous storage to the inside.
The table is raised on a tripod base with three cabriole legs, condition is very good, this rare & unusual vanity, desk is ready to grace your space.See

Dimensions

25ʺW × 25ʺD × 31.5ʺH

Styles

Louis XV

Period

Early 18th Century

Country of Origin

France

Item Type

Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

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Materials

Leather

Mirror

Satinwood

Tulipwood

Condition

Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections

Color

Brown

Condition Notes

Very good antique conditionVery good antique condition