Petite 18th-Century Louis XV Walnut Writing Desk - 39"

This petite Louis XV-era desk is crafted from walnut, featuring a gracefully scalloped apron and finely curved legs. The front is adorned with delicate floral engravings, adding a touch of refinement, while the sides and back are left plain, indicating it was designed to be placed on side against a wall. A single drawer offers discreet storage, seamlessly blending into the elegant silhouette. The tabletop bears a few repairs adding to its historical charm, while the legs remain untouched, preserving their slender and graceful form. 

During the Louis XV period, furniture design embraced fluidity and lightness, moving away from the rigid symmetry of earlier styles. Pieces like this small writing desk were favored in intimate boudoirs and salons, reflecting the era’s taste for both functionality and decoration. The use of walnut wood, prized for its fine grain and warm tones, was typical of regional craftsmanship, often adding a charming rusticity to otherwise refined Rococo influences.

Ideal for a bedroom or a reading nook, this desk pairs beautifully with a vintage armchair or an upholstered stool. Its delicate presence makes it perfect for a feminine workspace, adorned with a porcelain inkwell and a small vase of fresh flowers. Alternatively, in an entryway, it can serve as an elegant console, displaying a decorative lamp and a stack of antique books.

Condition and wear consistent with age and use.
Approx. overall 29½" high x 39" long x 22¾"
Approx. overall 75cm high x 99cm long x 58cm