Charming Napoleon III curved secretary desk in rosewood and palisander veneer. The front features a trompe-l'œil design reminiscent of a seven-drawer chest. It opens with a drop-front containing four drawers to reveal a red felt top and two additional drawers. Rich gilt bronze ornamentation includes keyhole escutcheons, drawer pulls, corner mounts, apron, feet, frames, and moldings. Marble top. French polished.