Mazarin desk, first quarter of the 18th century

An emblematic piece of Louis XIV furniture, this Mazarin desk, named after the famous minister who served the king between 1642 and 1661, is in perfect condition. The spacers and the narrow space between the two drawer bodies are a reminder that this type of desk required that you sit at an angle: one knee under the writing surface and the other outside. The choice of this position is then imposed by the sword, always set on the left.

Everywhere, the marquetry of kingwood in perfect condition draws elegant geometrical patterns in milling among which we recognize ferns, butterfly wings and fans. All drawers and storage space under the top are fitted with gilt bronze keyholes and lockable.