1800’s Antique French Napoleon III Period, Burlwood, Leather, Writing Desk

French Napoleon III period writing desk, mid to late 19th c., superstructure with two drawers, over shaped drop-front writing surface, opening to leather lining, with two additional drawers, lower case fitted with single frieze drawer, on cabriole legs, approx 42″h, 31.5″w, 20.5″d

Wear and imperfections commensurate with being moved, age and use.
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The top priority of Napoleon III style furniture was comfort. However, the furniture remained highly decorative. This attention to form, as well as function, can be seen in intricately upholstered chairs with tassels, fringes, and luxurious fabrics.Tapestry work became very popular for many pieces from this time. The elaborate upholstery often completely covered seating structures. Copper, shell, and other ornamental details also hid the frames of these pieces as written by Stylish.

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