LOUIS XV STYLE ROSEWOOD VENEERED LADY'S DESK

Louis XV style lady's desk in rosewood veneer in amaranth frames. It stands on four curved legs framing a curved belt opening with three drawers. The right-hand drawer features a fold-down shelf. The top is topped by a small step with three niches and two small drawers. One of the drawers forms an inkwell with two cups decorated with lion heads and an hourglass. The tier is decorated with a gilded bronze openwork gallery, chased with foliage. Rich ornamentation of chased and gilded bronzes on the falls, pull handles and lock escutcheons. It features jagged foliage, satyr and ram heads. Circa: 1870

What is a lady's writing desk?

The lady's writing desk was designed specifically for women and was used as a space for work and correspondence. Usually small and elegantly decorated, it was often made of precious woods like rosewood, violet wood or amaranth. The front of the desk was decorated with marquetry, delicate carvings and floral motifs. The legs were often curved and finely carved. The lady's writing desk had several compartments and drawers to store writing supplies, stationery and jewelry. There were often small lockers and secret compartments to store confidential letters or valuables. The lady's writing desk was a symbol of refinement and status. It was often placed in the bedrooms or living rooms of noblewomen. These pieces of furniture were often passed down from generation to generation, reflecting the importance placed on their aesthetic and functional value. Today, the Louis XV style lady's writing desks offered by Galerie Atena are considered valuable collector's items and are highly sought after by antique enthusiasts. They represent an artistic and historical testimony of the era and the exquisite taste of the Rococo period.

Condition report: In good condition.