Louis Majorelle – Art Nouveau lady’s desk or writing table

Lady’s Desk by Louis Majorelle
Walnut and mahogany, circa 1900 – very good condition

Refined and exquisitely crafted, this lady’s desk signed by Louis Majorelle perfectly embodies the Art Nouveau aesthetic of the Nancy master. Made of walnut and mahogany, it features finely sculpted and moulded legs, with graceful, flowing lines reminiscent of the organic forms so dear to the artist.

The top and the back panel are beautifully inlaid with lacustrine landscape marquetry, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and a masterful command of wood veneers. The desktop includes a drawer fitted with its original key, and Majorelle’s signature appears on the right side of the drawer front, serving as a discreet mark of authenticity.

The ensemble is completed by a patinated leather writing surface in very good condition, harmonizing elegantly with the warm tones of the wood. Typical of Majorelle’s creations around 1900, this piece combines functionality with decorative poetry and stands as a remarkable testimony to the naturalist elegance of the Art Nouveau movement.



Bibliography:

- “Majorelle, Un art de vivre moderne” (Majorelle, A Modern Way of Life), Published by the City of Nancy, 2009, page 42