142. Mahogany and mahogany veneer desk with flap, decorated on the front with panels in European varnish imitation Chinese lacquer, opening with a flap opening to reveal four small drawers and three compartments and a wide side panel revealing two drawers two drawers and a chest. Fluted pilaster mounts on tapered legs. Recessed Spanish brocatelle marble top. gallery. Stamped G. DESTER and stamped by the Jurande des Menuisiers Ébénistes. Louis XVI period. H : 106 cm - W : 64 cm - D : 28 cm (Invoiced marble top, broken leg, rear weakened by xylophagous insects, insolated parts and and damaged lacquer panels). Godefroy DESTER was awarded the title of master cabinetmaker in Paris on July 27, 1774.