Mid 20th Century Louis XVI Marquertry Roll Top Desk

This elegant Louis XVI marquetry desk features most notably an exquisite floral design on the front, interior, and sides. The piece dates back to the mid 20th century and is known as a ‘bureau de cylindre,’ or cylinder desk, pertaining to the revolving cylindrical top which can be opened and closed. The piece features three small drawers, pigeon holes, and a secret panel inside the revolving cylinder. There are also three large drawers below the writing surface, and finally bronze mounts throughout.