19th Century French Napoleon III Kingwood and Black Ebonized Writing Table 1850s

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Well proportioned boudoir writing desk with flip out, brown leather writing surface. The upper shelf is at 42.5 inches … Read more About
Well proportioned boudoir writing desk with flip out, brown leather writing surface. The upper shelf is at 42.5 inches from the floor. The lower shelf is at 34 inches from the floor. Below that shelf are two drawers. There is 29.92 inches of knee room when the writing surface is in use. Raised on round fluted tapering legs tipped in brass. Brass edges along writing surface, shelves and below wide center drawer. Parquetry mahogany with marquetry inlays of satinwood.

The writing surface opens +11in.
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Dimensions
Height: 42.52 in. (108 cm)
Width: 30.71 in. (78 cm)
Depth: 20.87 in. (53 cm)
Style
Napoleon III (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques
Bronze,
Kingwood
Place of Origin
France
Period
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture
circa 1830
Condition
Good
Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. See less