Old desk with tapered legs and its tall display cabinet, Napoleon inspired.

We love its distinctive look: the very simple shape of the desk with its two drawers contrasts with the top section (removable, it slots into the desk top with pegs), which is more ornate and imposing.

A very practical piece with plenty of storage (drawers, shelves and sorting compartments), this desk will dress any kind of space with its fine presence.

Fully restored: the desk, which was too low, was raised by my cabinetmaker to give it an ideal height. The piece was sanded, treated, then painted black; the insides of the drawers and of the display cabinet were stained to keep the wood visible, and varnished.

A working lock with a key on the display cabinet, one key (usable for the two upper drawers) with non-working locks, and two knob handles for the lower drawers.

This piece is old, and there may of course be some patina and flaws in the wood.