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Lovely French Antique Walnut Desk
John Burton Antiques
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Lovely French Antique Walnut Desk

19th century
Description

Gorgeous Antique French side table, perfect for a bedroom made from Walnut it has a wonderful presence featuring a figured cross banded top with 3 very useful drawers under, very stylish tapered cabriole legs this table has the perfect proportions and just looks fabulous.

The 3 drawers are a alteration carried out probably in the late 1970's, the original single drawer has been utilised to make the drawer fronts, this alteration obviously affects the value but not the aesthetics of the table, so to sum up a genuine 19th century Antique with alterations to the drawer configuration, priced accordingly. A beautiful piece of furniture wherever you place it.

Physical Dimensions
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

John Burton Antiques has dated this French Walnut Writing Table to the 1890s.

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SA1025205
Description
Gorgeous Antique French side table, perfect for a bedroom made from Walnut it has a wonderful presence featuring a figured cross banded top with 3 very useful drawers under, very stylish tapered cabriole legs this table has the perfect proportions and just looks fabulous.
fig 1. An antique French walnut writing table featuring three frieze drawers, brass handles, and cabriole legs against a carved wooden panelled backdrop.
fig 1. Lovely French Antique Walnut Desk

The 3 drawers are a alteration carried out probably in the late 1970's, the original single drawer has been utilised to make the drawer fronts, this alteration obviously affects the value but not the aesthetics of the table, so to sum up a genuine 19th century Antique with alterations to the drawer configuration, priced accordingly. A beautiful piece of furniture wherever you place it.

Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

John Burton Antiques has dated this French Walnut Writing Table to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1025205
John Burton Antiques
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Specialising in interesting rare and decorative antiques to achieve beautiful interiors.

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John Burton Antiques
Telephone 07443 571228
Location
Surrey
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/johnburton
Verified Since Jun 2023
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An antique French walnut writing table featuring three frieze drawers, brass handles, and cabriole legs against a carved wooden panelled backdrop.
Lovely French Antique Walnut desk
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Originating in 18th-century France, a bureau plat is a flat-topped writing table featuring a long rectangular surface, frieze drawers, and often slender cabriole legs characteristic of the Louis XV style.

Authentic French provincial desks were typically crafted from solid regional timber such as walnut, cherry, or oak, utilizing hand-cut dovetail joints and drop handles cast in brass or bronze.

Authenticity is indicated by signs of hand-planed timber on structural undersides, hand-sawn drawer lining construction with irregular dovetail joints, and historic wear around the feet and working surfaces.

Position the piece as a freestanding feature desk in a home office, or set it against a living room wall paired with modern table lamps and contemporary artwork.

Maintain the surface by dusting regularly with a dry cloth and applying clear beeswax polish once or twice per year, keeping the timber clear of direct heat sources and damp conditions.
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