Antique Ebonized Library Armchair, Directoire Style, France 1860’s.

19th Century Napoleon III period French Louis XV style, Boulle style secretary desk cabinet. The secretary has opulent brass marquetry on a background of red tortoiseshell with gilt bronze ornaments. Upper portion of the  cabinet have three drawers and center door with fitted shelve interior, each side has three graduated open shelves. There is a single open shelve above the door decorated with a pierced bronze gallery. The cabinet's bottom portion has a central drawer and a sliding writing top covered with green felt. The drawer is decorated in the same style as the cabinet's upper portion. It stands on and is flanked by S- shaped cabriole legs executed with bronze sabot feet. The cabinet is in excellent general condition. It had some restoration by antique renovation specialists, and is structurally sound. Size: 29 ½” L X 20” D X 52” H – Writing surface – 22 ½” L X 11” D – 23”H From the floor to the bottom of the drawer

An antique 19th century French Louis XV style petite writing desk. It has a single long drawer with two bronze original handles, connected by four S-shape legs with bottom bronze mounts. Carved into the desk's top surface, into its apron sides and into its front are carved foliage scrolls with a single branch, accented with a black color. The desk is constructed out of exotic Lacewood. This desk is in very sturdy condition, it had minor professional restoration and repairs.

Dimensions and Specifications:

• Size: 30 ½” H x 37” W x 22” D.
• Opening from the floor to the bottom of the drawer is 24 ½”