A rare solid walnut desk, molded and carved with marquetry decoration. It opens with a drawer in the frieze. The whiplash-shaped legs consist of a solid, curved upright extending its full height, crossed by two stiles, a lower rail, and a stretcher. The top is covered in leather surrounded by marquetry decoration of flowers and stylized stems, as well as four letter slots with rounded cutouts and an inkwell support. The upper section is decorated with a cartouche framed by marquetry woody stems, depicting a lakeside landscape with remarkable carving. It is surmounted by a console supported by two curved uprights. The handle is gilt bronze, and the leather has been replaced and patinated by us. Remarkable quality of cabinetmaking and superb patina!