This desk is a craft-handed reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. The design of this period is remarkable with its straight, classical and timeless lines. It is made exclusively 100% of French oak. The solid wood comes from sustainably managed French forests.At the rear of the top of the desk are symbolized an inkpot hole (left) and grooves to place your writing nib (right). The top offers a black leather pad, slides and opens to access to the drawer (see additional pictures). The front drawer opens separately and the front assembly of the drawer is made with dovetails for a better resistance et durability.The shelf between legs can be used for a printer or a personal computer tower.The main finish is an "elefant grey" stain with a pearl grey lacquer for the back accessories: inkpot and writing nib receiver. GONTIER, a brand of MON PETIT MEUBLE FRANCAIS group, provides you exclusively with 100% made in France classical and contemporary pieces of furniture. The manufacture of each furniture is made accordingly to traditional French techniques of woodworking by small craft workshops in the western countryside of France: Loire Valley and Bretagne.5 year warranty on each piece.