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A Directoire style ebonized mahogany writing desk / bureau plat, C. 1945.

Offered by: 2220 Antiques

Description
In the manner of late 18th-century French design, this elegant and finely proportioned desk exemplifies the neoclassical restraint and symmetry characteristic of the late 18th-century French aesthetic. Crafted in ebonized mahogany, the desk features a rectangular top framed by a molded edge above a frieze fitted with three drawers, adorned with bronze pulls. The desk rests on square tapered legs terminating in bronze sabots.
Knee: 23.5"

More Information

Origin:	Argentina
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Mahogany, Bronze, Ebonized
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Neoclassical
Dealer Reference #:	3339
Incollect Reference #:	810481

Dimensions

W.	43.25 in;	H.	29 in;	D.	23.5 in;
W.	109.86 cm;	H.	73.66 cm;	D.	59.69 cm;

Message from Seller:

2220 Antiques is the latest merchant to locate to the recently opened 100,000 square foot Antique and Design Center “Showrooms 2220”, in Philadelphia, PA. The proprietor of 2220 Antiques is an international buyer, traveling extensively over the past thirty-five years cultivating a refined eye for good design