Napoleon II Desk

19th Century

$1,895

Antique Hard To Find Wood

Fit for a modern emperor. This Napoleon III writing table, found in Avignon, dates to the mid-19th century and carries the refined symmetry and bronze ornamentation emblematic of the Second Empire. The style, championed under Emperor Napoleon III, merged classical austerity with decorative flourish, a favorite among French bureaucrats, poets, and salon intellectuals alike. Crafted from dark-stained walnut with brass mounts and two petite drawers, it was built for both elegance and endurance. Sylvie imagines it once held stacks of correspondence and ink-stained love letters; now, it’s ready for laptops and late-night ideas, with just the right air of old-world authority.

Minor variations from the images may occur unless otherwise noted. All sales are final.

Age:: 19th Century
Material:: Wood with metal hardware
Dimensions:: 28.5" H x 59.5" W x 29.5" D

Notes from Sylvie:

As with many antiques, this piece may show gentle repairs, cracks, scratches, holes, years worth of patina, and stains - just the way we like it. The legs are a little loose from years of use, but it still functions perfectly.

All items are final sale.