Louis Xvi Style Marquetry System Table, Late 19th Century

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Beautiful games table forming a desk and dressing table. Closed, this console table has a molded rectangular top, inlaid with … Read more Beautiful games table forming a desk and dressing table. Closed, this console table has a molded rectangular top, inlaid with a large, finely crafted floral composition, positioned on sheets of wood veneer arranged like butterfly wings. This creation is framed with lemon tree fillets and new floral inlays in the corners. The belt has a drawer fitted with an original functional lock with its key. If you slide the table top backwards and open the drawer, you discover a writing space dark with felt. This shelf opens with two hinges onto a dressing table with an original mirror, surrounded by a molded strip. The interior, in lemon wood, is compartmentalized with lockers and also has a sliding and removable tray. Finally, this table transforms into a games table thanks to the deployment of its upper tray.
This surface is lined with felt with a veneer edge\. and lemon tree fillets.
This piece of furniture rests on four spindle legs, turned and fluted.



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Period: 2nd half of the 19th century

Excellent condition after restoration in our cabinetmaking workshop.

Satin varnish finish

Dimensions of the folded table:
Length: 90cm
Width: 53 cm
Height: 76 cm

Dimensions of the unfolded table:
Length: 90 cm
Width: 105 cm

reference: 010724.2 See less