French 18th Century Louis XV Bombé Secretaire with Secret Door

Item Number: 162MP

French 18th century Louis XV Bombe` heavily veneered secretaire, with glass doors at top, and secret door with checkerboard floor in small compartment, with mirrored walls to give the illusion of being larger, and deeper. The secretaire has a Bombe` shape, with marquetry inlay and bronze hardware.

Price: $75,000 view item

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Fantastic French 19th Century Louis XV Writing Table Attributed to “Durand” Circa 1860

Item Number: 6037

This absolutely gorgeous Louis XV three drawer parquetry writing table features finely chiseled bronze d'ore mounts on cabriole legs. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century, and is adorned with acanthus leaves and a detailed allegorical face at the top of each leg, which land on lions’ paw feet.  The desk is inlaid with a gold-tooled leather writing surface framed in bronze d’ore, with a fantastic d’ore face at either end. The wood and parquetry work is delightful, both framing and highlighting each of bronze details. the The piece is Attributed to "Durand" Circa 1860

Price: $40,000 view item

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