The Louis XV pantry is made from natural mahogany wood with gold leaf accents. The design is very elegant, with a mix of rosettes, foliate garlands and small flowers. The legs are shaped like clogs and the arms are curved and faceted. The entire chair has an ornate base to support its weight. The ends of the legs are made of brass and the feet are light and curved.
The style is also called Scriban. This piece is designed to open with a flap to reveal nine drawers. A central niche and a curved lower section add to the beauty of this chest of drawers. The Scribanne chest of drawers is a classic example of the Louis XV pantry and is generally made of light wood. It is also a common piece of furniture for enthusiasts, but was the preferred style of merchants in the 18th century.
The cylinder desk is a perfect example of this style. Its writing surface is made of marquetry wood and is approximately one metre long. The desk is a popular piece in the Louis XV style and was commissioned by Louis XV in 1758. The monarch wanted a desk that was easy to conceal papers. As a result, the secrétaire du cylindre desk was created. This desk was made by the German cabinetmaker Jean-Francois Oeben. He completed it in 1769 and his brother, Jean-Henri Riesener, began the design. It became Queen Marie Antoinette's favourite cabinet.
The Scriban chest of drawers is a magnificent example of Louis XV office furniture. It opens with a flap and has nine drawers. The curved lower section and a central niche create a calming atmosphere for writing. The Scribanne chest of drawers can be used for a number of purposes, such as a secretary, dressing table or storage unit. The Scribanne chest of drawers is an ideal choice for an office.
Another type of furniture from this period is the secrétaire à pied de la corde en armoire. The crowbar-style legs of the secrétaire en armoire make it a very elegant piece of furniture. Its curved legs and asymmetrical decorative motifs are also characteristic of the Bonheu-du-Jour desk. The bonheur en armoire resembles a writing table and has a drawer underneath.
The Louis XV desk is an excellent option for a busy executive. The secretary desk is reminiscent of a writing table, but with drawers for documents. The Cabinet often has decorative motifs reminiscent of Baroque rocaille. This style is considered feminine and was the first to follow the Regency style. It was the first type of French office furniture. There are many other types of Louis XVIII-ERA furniture that you can choose from.
A Louis XV secretary can take the form of a writing table. It is generally made of wood and has drawers for documents. The Du Bureau secretary has a flap that opens and closes. It is a tall piece of furniture and is a good choice for a large office. The Louis XV desk can also include decorations representative of the period. For example, a small period desk in a marquetry style would be magnificent. It is very typical of the Louis XV style.
The French Revolution of 1745 led to the death of Louis XV, who inherited the throne. After Fleurys' death, Louis remained in the royal palace and had a personal influence on Frances' politics. However, his indolence and lack of self-confidence led to the degeneration of his governments. In addition, he hid in court and occupied himself with a series of mistresses, including Pauline de Mailly-Nesle, who sponsored a war party.
The Louis XV office was not just a place to work. It was also a space for social and political events. As the seat of government, the Louis XV office can be seen in the Palace of Versailles. The French king's cylinder secretary can also be seen in the Palace of Versailles. In addition, the Kings cylinder secretary was often glued to canvas. It has a wooden slatted lid.
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