Large Flat Desk In violet wood and rosewood attributed to Vassou

Louis XVI work, attributed to Vassou.

The rectangular top, covered with gilded morocco and framed with violet wood, is surrounded by a gilded bronze ingot mold molded in bec-de-corbin.

The front opening with three drawers and three simulated drawers at the back are in rosewood surrounded by a boxwood net, on violet wood. Medallion keyholes decorated with chiseled garlands. The corners of the crosspieces are decorated with gilded bronze rosettes decorated with stylized acanthus leaves in a cross.

The sides bear two zippers trimmed with gilded leather with a small iron framed in violet wood.

It is supported by four sheathed feet with enveloping shoes and gilded bronze rings.

Dimensions: H 78 cm x W 177 cm x D 91 cm

Jean Baptiste Vassou is a carpenter-cabinetmaker who received his master's degree in Paris on January 28, 1767.
Fairly abundant production of Transition and Louis XVI period furniture.