Large mahogany cylinder desk with brass filleting, opening with three drawers in tiers, a cylinder revealing three compartments with three small drawers, one forming an inkwell, and four drawers in the belt, three of which are in two boxes. Fluted tapered legs. White marble top with gallery. Louis XVI style, early 19th century. (Small accidents and missing parts). Height : 129 cm - Width : 157 cm Depth : 75 cm

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