A Directoire Style Cherrywood Corner Writing Desk (Meuble d'Angle Secrétaire), Dite 'Elliot,' This
A Directoire Style Cherrywood Corner Writing Desk (Meuble d'Angle Secrétaire), Dite 'Elliot,' This sophisticated corner desk (Meuble d'Angle Secrétaire) is executed in the reserved and geometric Directoire style. The design is inspired by pieces created by the grand master François – Honoré – Georges Jacob – Desmalter, who was instrumental in establishing the era's severe, rectilinear aesthetic. Constructed of solid cherrywood, the piece adheres to the style's preference for clean lines, emphasized by the vertical fluting on the side pilasters. The central section features a fall – front (abattant) desk that drops down to reveal a leather – topped writing surface and a fitted interior of drawers and compartments. The doors of the lower cabinet provide enclosed storage. The entire piece relies on the beauty of its wood grain and architectural form for its effect, with restrained decoration limited to minimal gilt – bronze mounts. This highly functional cabinet successfully embodies the elegant austerity of the post – Revolutionary Period Style . This Hand Crafted piece orignates from the Paris Design House Ateliers Allot [ Ref: 692]
[ translate ]A Directoire Style Cherrywood Corner Writing Desk (Meuble d'Angle Secrétaire), Dite 'Elliot,' This sophisticated corner desk (Meuble d'Angle Secrétaire) is executed in the reserved and geometric Directoire style. The design is inspired by pieces created by the grand master François – Honoré – Georges Jacob – Desmalter, who was instrumental in establishing the era's severe, rectilinear aesthetic. Constructed of solid cherrywood, the piece adheres to the style's preference for clean lines, emphasized by the vertical fluting on the side pilasters. The central section features a fall – front (abattant) desk that drops down to reveal a leather – topped writing surface and a fitted interior of drawers and compartments. The doors of the lower cabinet provide enclosed storage. The entire piece relies on the beauty of its wood grain and architectural form for its effect, with restrained decoration limited to minimal gilt – bronze mounts. This highly functional cabinet successfully embodies the elegant austerity of the post – Revolutionary Period Style . This Hand Crafted piece orignates from the Paris Design House Ateliers Allot [ Ref: 692]
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