(2) French Empire Style Mahogany Leather-Top Bureau Plat & Armchair

Lot description

(lot of 2) French Empire style burled mahogany writing desk and armchair, early 20th c., including: (1) bureau plat, having inset gilt-embossed tan leather writing surface, dual pull-out slides revealing additional leather surfaces, above three drawers, raised on tapered square supports with Egyptianesque gilt metal capitals, and paw feet, ending on plinth base joined by cross-stretcher, approx 30.5"h, 63"w, 33.5"d, fully extended: approx 95"w, floor to bottom of apron (clearance): approx 23.75"h; (1) bergere/ armchair, curved back and loose seat cushion in a green upholstery, square supports ending on gilt metal paw feet, approx 31.5"h, 24.5"w, 23"d, seat height: approx 19.5"h