Important scribane chest of drawers or library-cylinder desk opening with five drawers in three rows in the lower section, a cylinder in the middle and two sliding curtains in the upper section. The speckled mahogany cylinder reveals a set of four drawers in two niches, with two sliding shutters concealing the drawers. The leather-covered pull-out top reveals a secret compartment. Sliding curtains in the upper section reveal 9 niches and 4 drawers in mahogany veneer. One drawer is concealed in the cornice between the upper part and the cylinder. Walnut frame decorated with blackened wood and lemon wood inlays on the front, with lattice and checkerboard friezes. Upright with simulated inlaid fluting. Resting on four tapered legs. Brass pull handles. Work of the 18th century, Louis XVI period. H. Height : 186 cm. L. : 137 cm. P. 64 cm.

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