Antique French Kingwood Writing Desk / Side Cabinet With Porcelain Plaques

A superb quality antique French writing desk / side cabinet This elegant piece is finely crafted in beautiful kingwood with intricate marquetry inlay, ornate gilt bronze (ormolu) mounts, and two exceptional hand-painted porcelain plaques featuring delicate bird scenes. The upper section features a pair of cabinet doors opening to reveal shelves, providing excellent storage, above a pair of drawers. The lower section has a single frieze drawer that pulls out to form a writing surface, with a red writing area and compartments for stationery. Raised on slender cabriole legs with ormolu sabots and decorative mounts throughout, this piece perfectly combines practicality with decorative appeal. Measurements - height 121cm x Width 74cm x Depth 48cm