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Writing Desk

This writing desk is veneered in flame figured mahogany and has a grey marble top veined with white. It is stamped 'DURAND' beneath the marble, and has the initials 'L.C.C.' written in ink.
Various cabinet makers by the name of Durand are known to have worked in Paris in the early 19th century, most notably Louis Durand who had numerous commissions under the First Empire to furnish Napoleon I's official residences.
Purchased with the assistance of the V & A Purchase Grant Fund.
Size: Height: 141 cm; Width: 98.5 cm; Depth: 44 cm.

Artist / Maker: Durand

School: French

Place: France

Object Type: desk

Actual Date: c. 1815

Century: 19th century

Materials: Mahogany, Marble, Gilt-bronze

Museum Accession Number: FW.85