{"product_id":"french-rococo-revival-kidney-shaped-writing-desk-historically-referred-to-as-a-rognon-desk-or-bureau-de-dame","title":"French Rococo Revival Kidney-Shaped Writing Desk (historically referred to as a Rognon Desk or Bureau de Dame)","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e1. Historical Style \u0026amp; Period\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eItem Name \/ Nomenclature:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"26\"\u003eFrench Rococo Revival Kidney-Shaped Writing Desk\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (historically referred to as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"106\"\u003eRognon Desk\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"121\"\u003eBureau de Dame\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mid-to-Late 20th Century Revival (Circa 1950s–1970s).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"7\"\u003eFrench Rococo Revival (Louis XV Style)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Characterized by dynamic organic curves,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a kidney-bean contour,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e molded drawer fronts,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and elegant cabriole legs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFunction:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"10\"\u003eLadies' Writing Desk \/ Vanity Console\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Designed as an intimate writing station or dressing table,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offering ergonomic wrap-around comfort and organized storage across five separate drawers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2. Key Architectural \u0026amp; Decorative Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCurved Kidney-Bean (Rognon) Contour:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Features a recessed central apron designed to curve naturally around the user while writing or organizing papers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInset Leather Writing Surface:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Top inset with an aged green leather writing pad trimmed with classic blind or gilded perimeter tooling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFive-Drawer Pedestal Configuration:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Arranged with a central arched drawer flanked by two stacked side drawers on each pedestal,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e outlined with molded wooden framing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrnate Rococo Hardware:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fitted with cast brass scroll handles and keyhole escutcheons depicting foliage and asymmetrical shell (rocaille) motifs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGraceful Cabriole Legs:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Supported on four slender,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e curved cabriole legs featuring carved knees and subtle whorl feet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The British Antiques Company ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67700640481335,"sku":null,"price":3600.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0524\/5997\/files\/French_Rococo_Revival_Kidney-Shaped_Writing_Desk.jpg?v=1793555636","url":"https:\/\/neandni.com\/products\/french-rococo-revival-kidney-shaped-writing-desk-historically-referred-to-as-a-rognon-desk-or-bureau-de-dame","provider":"The British Antiques Company ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}