Showcase Cabinet in Precious Wood, Late 18th Century

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Exceptional showcase office, in two elements, dating from the end of the 18th century.

The lower part is made up … Read more Exceptional showcase office, in two elements, dating from the end of the 18th century.

The lower part is made up of a plated cylinder like butterfly wings, surrounded by light and dark wooden interlacing underlined by a frame.
The interior offers a sliding tablet with bronze button. The border of it is made of rosewood with light wood cut-off.
This tablet is dark with red leather with cold vignettes, golden sticker, corner patterns and central pattern.
This workspace includes, on each side, two drawers with bundled bronze buttons, with rosewood facade surrounded by violet wood, and in the center a secret drawer with hidden closing system under the right upper drawer.
Below, this desk has two drawers on the front, with hidden crossing, with facades plated in butterfly wings, embellished with nets. These drawers with pearl rings with mascarons have authentic locks with Louis XVI entrances and their adjusted posterior keys.
The whole rests on wounded feet ending with brass hooves.

The upper part is made up of two glass doors that frame and nets.
These doors, mounted on brass hinges and equipped with a functional original lock with Louis XVI entrances and adjusted key, give access to three shelves on racks.
The sides of this piece of furniture are operated identically with the same wood species.
The uprights of the office and showcase part are in dark wood
The structure of this period furniture is oak.

This bureau cylinder cylinder in precious wood will seduce with its harmonious lines, the quality of its wood species used and its very interesting dimensions.

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Era: late 18th

Excellent condition.
Tampon varnished finish


Dimensions:
Width: 104 cm
Depth: 48.5 cm
Height: 200 cm See less