Vintage Design
On four slim, conical rectangular legs with brass rollers and sabots standing table corpus with two -way and adjustable plate, which in turn contains a smaller writing plate covered with black gold -shaped leather, which can be set up separately if necessary. The body houses a large drawer with a triple interior for writing utensils. Both sides cover excerpts with veneered panels on which candle holders could be parked. There is a central brass button above the drawer, with which the table top can be adjusted upwards. The upper cover plate can be set up in different angles, so that a standing desk for writing, drawing or reading results. In the folded condition, the table appears as an elegant Louis XVI-Bureau Plat or consoled. His name “à la tronchin” owes this transformation furniture théodore tronchin (Geneva 1709-paris 1781), a doctor of the 18th century, who pronounced the recommendation with unconventional methods, to work and half standing To lean against a high stool or chair because this is far more beneficial for general health – which made it into her ergonomics, as taken for granted in the design of our time. His theses and methods quickly gained influence in Europe and the aristocracy was then designed by the best levels and artists of his time such as Jean-Henri Riesener (1734-1806) and David Roentgen (1743-1807). Kjellberg, Pierre: Les Meubles Francais du 18ie Siècle, Paris 2008, p. 189 (here incorrectly ‘Claude ’chapuis instead of Jean-Joseph Chapuis: Claude was a dealer, no artist). Condition: very good, min. Min. abrasion, mechanics overhauled, shellac polish refreshed- detailed state report on request
| Design Period | Before 1890 |
|---|---|
| Production Period | Before 1890 |
| Country of Manufacture | France |
| Style | Louis XVI, Empire |
| Detailed Condition |
Good — This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing. |
| Restoration and Damage Details |
Light wear consistent with age and use, Patina consistent with age and use, Surface has been polished, Mechanics overhauled, Shellac polish refreshed |
| Product Code | KMT-1396576 |
| Materials | Bronze, Leather, Wood |
| Color | Brown, green, gold |
| Width |
98 cm 38.6 inch |
| Depth |
66 cm 26.0 inch |
| Height |
75 cm 29.3 inch |
| Weight Range | Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg |
| Duties Notice | Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order. |








































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