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This refined Country French Liégeoise writing desk in the Louis XV style was crafted in solid white oak and beautifully …
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This refined Country French Liégeoise writing desk in the Louis XV style was crafted in solid white oak and beautifully finished on all sides, allowing it to float confidently in the center of a room or rest gracefully against a wall. It features a parquet top that from some angles appears three dimensional due to grain orientation, a little trompe l'oeuil. In addition, its proportions are balanced and inviting, designed for both elegance and practical daily use.
The top follows a softly contoured outline, echoing the flowing lines of the apron below. Three drawers span the front, each carved with delicate foliate scrollwork and fitted with brass pulls. The shaped apron carries gentle carving that enhances the movement of the façade while maintaining clarity and restraint.
The sides are fully paneled and finished, confirming its freestanding intention. Cabriole legs curve with quiet assurance and terminate in graceful hoof feet — a characteristic detail often seen in furniture from the Liège region. Carved ornament at the knees lends additional depth and refinement to the silhouette.
Executed in solid white oak, the desk has developed a warm, time-earned patina that enriches the natural grain and highlights the quality of craftsmanship. The Liégeoise style at this period looked back to earlier French forms while preserving the strength and substance for which Belgian workshops were respected.
A distinguished and versatile example of turn-of-the-century Belgian craftsmanship, equally suited for a study, library, or elegant interior.
Circa late 1800s
Measures 32H x 51W x 35.5D; knee clearance 24H
Available for pickup in the Dallas Design District, Dallas, Texas
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- Dimensions
- 51ʺW × 35.5ʺD × 32ʺH
- Table Shape
- Rectangle
- Table Knee Clearance
- 24.0 in
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass
- Oak
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Chestnut
- Condition Notes
- Wonderful hand-curated condition! Wonderful hand-curated condition! less
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