Antique C1870s French Louis XVI Style Inlaid King Wood Ladies Writing Desk

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Bring refined elegance and timeless French craftsmanship into your home with this antique circa 1870s French Louis XVI style inlaid … Read more Bring refined elegance and timeless French craftsmanship into your home with this antique circa 1870s French Louis XVI style inlaid kingwood ladies writing desk. Exquisite in both form and function, this piece features a beautifully shaped silhouette with delicate cabriole legs, adorned with gilt-bronze ormolu mounts that highlight its refined lines. The desk is richly inlaid with kingwood veneers arranged in a parquetry pattern, adding depth, texture, and sophistication to its surface.

The upper cabinet showcases double doors with intricately detailed marquetry panels framed in ebony, opening to reveal storage compartments for writing essentials, correspondence, or personal treasures. Below, a single drawer provides additional utility, all supported by the graceful bombe-style base. A pierced gilt gallery crowns the top, further emphasizing the fine French attention to decorative detail.

Perfect as a writing desk, dressing table, or elegant accent piece, this Louis XVI style kingwood desk transitions effortlessly between antique, Hollywood Regency, and mid-century modern interiors, making it a versatile collector’s piece. Its timeless appeal ensures it will remain a statement of refined taste and sophistication for generations to come. See less