Antique 20th Century Empire French Ormolu Mounted Desk, 1930s

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A superb napoleon iii revival ormolu mounted empire mahogany pedestal desk circa 1930 in date. This imposing empire revival pedestal … Read more A superb napoleon iii revival ormolu mounted empire mahogany pedestal desk circa 1930 in date. This imposing empire revival pedestal desk is mounted with fine ormolu neo-classical mounts including rosettes, escutcheons and palmettes. It has a rectangular top with an inset gilt-tooled green leather writing surface above three frieze drawers flanked by ormolu pharaonic herms maiden masks with nemes headress and feet. Each cupboard door opens to reveal three slides / drawers in each pedestal and the desk is raised on plinth bases with lion paw feet. The desk is freestanding with a beautifully panelled back and comes complete with the original working locks and keys. This desk will soon become the centrepiece of your furniture collection, there is no mistaking the sophisticated quality and design and it is certain to enhance the style and elegance of any living area, bedroom, or reception.

the botanical name for the mahogany that this item is made of is swietenia macrophylla and this type of mahogany is not subject to cites regulation and does not contain any restricted materials.

condition: in excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: height 78 cm x width 158 cm x depth 85 cm height 58 cm x width 59 cm - knee hole See less