Antique Mahogany Writing Desk Lyre-Shape Legs 18th Century

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This is an antique writing desk with a vanity-style top. The desk features lyre-shaped legs and 5 drawers.
The style … Read more This is an antique writing desk with a vanity-style top. The desk features lyre-shaped legs and 5 drawers.
The style is reminiscent of French furniture from 18th Century, particularly the Rococo and neoclassical periods.
The Lyre is a common mofit in Neoclassical furniture, which was very popular in the late 18th and early 19th century.
Century. The desk is a type of "Bureau PLat" or writing table. The charming Lion Paw feet are not only decorative but
It is also full of symbolism; the Lion's symbolic power has resonated with countless generations of royalty and aristocracy.

Size: H 31" x L 43" x W 23"
Weight: Around 100 pounds See less