Louis XV Style Kingwood Bureau en Pente

19th century. Kingwood and maple ladies French drop front desk in the Louis XV style is a beautiful example of elegant French craftsmanship. The bookmatched Kingwood veneers, cabriole legs with gilt-bronze sabots, curly maple drawer fronts create a striking piece. Desk also features a shaped apron with a slant-front writing surface, 6 drawers (four in the upper compartment and two below), and a secret compartment! Refined curves and graceful sophistication of the Louis XV period.