Antique French Louis XVI Neoclassical Walnut Directoire Executive Writing Desk

Description

Antique French Louis XVI Directoire writing desk. Made of walnut featuring Neoclassical styling with leather top, two large extending pull out surfaces, four drawers, brass accents and tapered fluted legs over castors. Includes lockable drawers with additional interior lockbox to top right drawer.

Provenance : Jerome Schottenstein Estate, Columbus Ohio. Jerome was was an American entrepreneur and philanthropist, co-founder of Schottenstein Stores Corp. The Schottenstein family were Lithuanian immigrants who began an extensive business empire in the late 19th Century. Schottenstein Stores owns stakes in DSW and American Signature Furniture; American Eagle Outfitters, retail liquidator SB360 Capital Partners, over 50 shopping centers, and 5 factories producing its shoes and furniture. It also holds an ownership interest in American Eagle Outfitters, Wehmeyer in Germany, Cold Stone Creamery and The Mazel Company.

Condition

Fair condition, wear and distressing commensurate with age and use, heavy wear to leather, lifting to trim, fading, working lock & keys included.

Dimensions

30.25" x 58.75" x 30.75", knee clearance 25", 14" leaves