Antique venetian slant-leaf desk with marquetry – louis xv style – secretary desk – 20th century a very elegant antique slant-leaf desk in the louis xv style, richly inlaid with precious woods and decorated with floral motifs. This charming piece features refined marquetry work with borders and floral bouquets on the front, drop-front, and drawers. the curved front opens with a drop-front writing surface, revealing an interior fitted with small drawers and storage niches, ideal for letters or office supplies. the desk rests on four cabriole legs and has a serpentine front typical of the louis xv style. The handles and keyhole escutcheons are in bronze or brass. the marquetry features a central floral motif on a mottled veneer background, surrounded by light wood stringing and arabesques, offering an elegant contrast. features type: slant-front desk / writing desk style: louis xv period: 20th century (period piece) materials: precious wood veneer and floral marquetry structure: solid wood and veneer opening: drop-front writing surface interior: storage niches small drawers 3 drawers in the front bronze/brass handles and keyhole escutcheons cabriole legs dimensions height: 100 cm width: 90 cm depth: 44 cm condition good overall condition. some minor signs of wear and age, normal for a piece of furniture of this type. Sound and stable structure. ideal for: occasional desk classic decor or charming home antique interior, country chic, or louis xv style elegant and decorative piece of furniture with beautiful floral marquetry