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French Bleached Oak Writing Desk
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French Bleached Oak Writing Desk

1900 - 1920
Sold 22 July 2025 · Sussex Antiques and Interiors
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Description

A charming and very practical Oak Writing Desk. French in origin dating to the 1920s. The four drawers run smoothly and unusually it has a really good size kneehole. We have bleached it for a lighter look and in overall excellent original condition for the home.

Width 179 cm

Depth 80 cm

Height 77 cm

Kneehole 56 w x 74 h cm

Date of Manufacture

Sussex Antiques and Interiors has dated this French Bleached Oak Desk to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
179cm (70.47")
Depth
80cm (31.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1068175
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Delivery in England and Wales is usually £65 to £120 depending on size of the item, the far north and Southern Scotland a little more, elsewhere please enquire, for large items slightly more may apply also very good rates to Ireland or worldwide. Please feel free to contact us to discuss this item either by email or phone.

Description
A charming and very practical Oak Writing Desk. French in origin dating to the 1920s. The four drawers run smoothly and unusually it has a really good size kneehole. We have bleached it for a lighter look and in overall excellent original condition for the home.

Width 179 cm

Depth 80 cm

Height 77 cm

Kneehole 56 w x 74 h cm

Date of Manufacture

Sussex Antiques and Interiors has dated this French Bleached Oak Desk to the 1920s.

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
179cm (70.47")
Depth
80cm (31.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1068175
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2015

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A double-pedestal wooden desk featuring a bleached oak finish, multiple small drawers with simple knobs, turned legs, and an H-stretcher base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A double-pedestal wooden desk featuring a bleached oak finish, multiple small drawers with simple knobs, turned legs, and an H-stretcher base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

French Bleached Oak Writing Desk

Archive II A double-pedestal wooden desk featuring a bleached oak finish, multiple small drawers with simple knobs, turned legs, and an H-stretcher base. View II
Archive III A double-pedestal wooden desk featuring a bleached oak finish, multiple small drawers with simple knobs, turned legs, and an H-stretcher base. View III
Archive IV A double-pedestal wooden desk featuring a bleached oak finish, multiple small drawers with simple knobs, turned legs, and an H-stretcher base. View IV
Archive V A double-pedestal wooden desk featuring a bleached oak finish, multiple small drawers with simple knobs, turned legs, and an H-stretcher base. View V
Archive VI A double-pedestal wooden desk featuring a bleached oak finish, multiple small drawers with simple knobs, turned legs, and an H-stretcher base. View VI
Archive VII A double-pedestal wooden desk featuring a bleached oak finish, multiple small drawers with simple knobs, turned legs, and an H-stretcher base. View VII
Archive VIII A double-pedestal wooden desk featuring a bleached oak finish, multiple small drawers with simple knobs, turned legs, and an H-stretcher base. View VIII
Archive IX A double-pedestal wooden desk featuring a bleached oak finish, multiple small drawers with simple knobs, turned legs, and an H-stretcher base. View IX
Archive X A double-pedestal wooden desk featuring a bleached oak finish, multiple small drawers with simple knobs, turned legs, and an H-stretcher base. View X
Archive XI A double-pedestal wooden desk featuring a bleached oak finish, multiple small drawers with simple knobs, turned legs, and an H-stretcher base. View XI
Archive XII A double-pedestal wooden desk featuring a bleached oak finish, multiple small drawers with simple knobs, turned legs, and an H-stretcher base. View XII
Archive XIII A double-pedestal wooden desk featuring a bleached oak finish, multiple small drawers with simple knobs, turned legs, and an H-stretcher base. View XIII
Archive XIV A double-pedestal wooden desk featuring a bleached oak finish, multiple small drawers with simple knobs, turned legs, and an H-stretcher base. View XIV
Archive XV A double-pedestal wooden desk featuring a bleached oak finish, multiple small drawers with simple knobs, turned legs, and an H-stretcher base. View XV
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A double-pedestal wooden desk featuring a bleached oak finish, multiple small drawers with simple knobs, turned legs, and an H-stretcher base.
French Bleached Oak Writing Desk
Ref: SA1068175
A double-pedestal wooden desk featuring a bleached oak finish, multiple small drawers with simple knobs, turned legs, and an H-stretcher base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Country
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourPale Oak
  • MotifsTurned legs, H-stretcher base, Scalloped aprons, Multiple drawers
  • SizeH 77 cm (30 in) x W 179 cm (70 in) x D 80 cm (31 in)

FAQs

Bleaching or stripping oak furniture became popular in mid-20th-century interior design to lighten traditional heavy wood pieces, adapting regional French country furniture for brighter, contemporary spaces.

These pieces are typically constructed from solid European oak, utilizing traditional joinery such as mortise and tenon joints, hand-carved details, and solid wood drawer construction with wooden runners.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural wood grain texture beneath the bleached finish, hand-cut joinery, period-appropriate hardware such as brass or turned wooden knobs, and signs of genuine age and wear within the timber.

Pair the natural light wood tones with minimalist seating, contemporary lighting, and neutral accessories to balance historical character with modern clean lines.

Maintain the surface by dusting regularly with a dry cloth, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent further lightening or discolouration, and using wax-free cleaners specifically formulated for untreated or stripped wood.
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