An impressive Napoleon III biblioteque . ebonised and gilded with glazed cupboard to the upper section flanked by stylized Ionic columns and the base with heavy cornice top with scroll supports on a plain freize. Base features single drawer with gilded handles, lower cupboard with two coffered doors supported on an inverted architrave base and bun fee. Original decorative brass escutcheons and handles. Provenance: Purchased in Hamburg, Germany in 2005