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Quality Antique French Mahogany Fold Down Desk
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Quality Antique French Mahogany Fold Down Desk

19th century
Sold 12 May 2025 · London City Antiques
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Quality antique French mahogany fold down desk having the original pretty brass gallery, two glazed doors, two drawers with original brass handles. The base boasts a fold down writing surface, one long drawer with original brass handles, two cupboard doors standing on four elegant reeded turned legs with brass castors.

A charming example of desirable proportions and in fabulous original condition

Dimensions:

H 115.5 x W 80 x D 41cm

Open D 61cm

To surface 71cm

Dated 1850

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Antique French Secretaire to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
115.5cm (45.47")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
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SA1002418
Dealers Internal Reference
1806
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Quality antique French mahogany fold down desk having the original pretty brass gallery, two glazed doors, two drawers with original brass handles.
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The base boasts a fold down writing surface, one long drawer with original brass handles, two cupboard doors standing on four elegant reeded turned legs with brass castors.
London City Antiques

A charming example of desirable proportions and in fabulous original condition

Dimensions:

H 115.5 x W 80 x D 41cm

Open D 61cm

To surface 71cm

Dated 1850

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Antique French Secretaire to the 1850s.

Height
115.5cm (45.47")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1002418
Dealers Internal Ref
1806
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I An antique French mahogany secretaire desk featuring glass upper doors, a fold-down writing surface, small drawers, and lower cabinet doors supported by turned legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Archive II An antique French mahogany secretaire desk featuring glass upper doors, a fold-down writing surface, small drawers, and lower cabinet doors supported by turned legs. View II
Archive III An antique French mahogany secretaire desk featuring glass upper doors, a fold-down writing surface, small drawers, and lower cabinet doors supported by turned legs. View III
Archive IV An antique French mahogany secretaire desk featuring glass upper doors, a fold-down writing surface, small drawers, and lower cabinet doors supported by turned legs. View IV
Archive V An antique French mahogany secretaire desk featuring glass upper doors, a fold-down writing surface, small drawers, and lower cabinet doors supported by turned legs. View V
Archive VI An antique French mahogany secretaire desk featuring glass upper doors, a fold-down writing surface, small drawers, and lower cabinet doors supported by turned legs. View VI
Archive VII An antique French mahogany secretaire desk featuring glass upper doors, a fold-down writing surface, small drawers, and lower cabinet doors supported by turned legs. View VII
Archive VIII An antique French mahogany secretaire desk featuring glass upper doors, a fold-down writing surface, small drawers, and lower cabinet doors supported by turned legs. View VIII
Archive IX An antique French mahogany secretaire desk featuring glass upper doors, a fold-down writing surface, small drawers, and lower cabinet doors supported by turned legs. View IX
Archive X An antique French mahogany secretaire desk featuring glass upper doors, a fold-down writing surface, small drawers, and lower cabinet doors supported by turned legs. View X
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An antique French mahogany secretaire desk featuring glass upper doors, a fold-down writing surface, small drawers, and lower cabinet doors supported by turned legs.
Quality Antique French Mahogany Fold Down Desk
Ref: SA1002418
An antique French mahogany secretaire desk featuring glass upper doors, a fold-down writing surface, small drawers, and lower cabinet doors supported by turned legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks & Secretaries
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Antique
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFluted legs, Brass gallery rail, Glazed cabinet doors, Drop-front writing surface
  • SizeH 115.5 cm (45 in) x W 80 cm (31 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

FAQs

Maintain mahogany furniture by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth, applying quality beeswax periodically to nourish the wood, and keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and extreme temperature fluctuations.

Pairing this traditional wooden furniture with contemporary seating and minimalist surroundings creates a sophisticated contrast, allowing the rich tones and historical craftsmanship to serve as a focal point.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, traditional hand-turned or fluted legs, aged patination on the wood, and hand-blown glass with minor imperfections in the cabinet doors.

These pieces were traditionally constructed from solid hardwoods and veneers such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, often accented with brass hardware, glass panels, and leather writing inserts.

A secretaire bookcase is a hybrid piece of furniture featuring an enclosed bookcase top and a fold-down writing surface concealing small drawers and pigeonholes above lower storage cupboards.
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