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French Empire Ebonized Writing Table
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French Empire Ebonized Writing Table

19th century
Description

A fine quality French Empire writing table single draw with fine ormolu mounts all round and finished on some ball and claw feet fine detail in all the mounts

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
133cm (52.36")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
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Michael Youll Antiques has dated this French Empire Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA1102621
Description
A fine quality French Empire writing table single draw with fine ormolu mounts all round and finished on some ball and claw feet fine detail in all the mounts
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
133cm (52.36")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Date of Manufacture

Michael Youll Antiques has dated this French Empire Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

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A French Empire style ebonized writing desk featuring cylindrical column legs, gilt-bronze ring pulls, and an ornate central keyhole escutcheon.
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A French Empire style ebonized writing desk featuring cylindrical column legs, gilt-bronze ring pulls, and an ornate central keyhole escutcheon.
French Empire Ebonized Writing table
Ref: SA1102621
A French Empire style ebonized writing desk featuring cylindrical column legs, gilt-bronze ring pulls, and an ornate central keyhole escutcheon.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Empire
  • MaterialEbonized Wood, Ormolu, Brass
  • ColourBlack, Gold
  • MotifsColumn legs, Ormolu mounts, Shaped stretcher, Ring pulls
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 133 cm (52 in) x D 76 cm (30 in)

This nineteenth-century French Empire writing table is an ebonized wood desk finished in a polished black tone with contrasting gold-coloured ormolu and brass mounts. The rectangular top sits above a single drawer fitted with an ornate central keyhole escutcheon and circular ring pulls at each side, complemented by matching ring hardware on the frieze ends. Cylindrical column legs support the structure, accented with gilt capitals and bases, and rest upon ball and claw feet. A curved stretcher spans the lower framework between the columns to provide stability. The piece measures 76 cm high, 133 cm wide, and 76 cm deep. Suitable for a gentleman's library or a home study, the table provides a functional writing surface with integrated drawer storage. The dark timber finish and classical gilt metal decorations integrate into traditional interior schemes as a central freestanding desk or paired against a wall. The construction accommodates everyday office tasks or serves as a display surface in a reception space.

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Emerging during the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte in the early 19th century, French Empire furniture is defined by Neoclassical symmetry, bold architectural forms, and dark woods or ebonized finishes adorned with gilded bronze or brass mounts.

Cabinetmakers used dense timbers such as mahogany or pine ebonized to imitate ebony, paired with cast brass or mercury-gilded bronze ormolu mounts featuring classical motifs like wreaths, columns, and rosettes.

Authentic period pieces display traditional joinery, hand-chiselled metal mounts, irregular dovetail joints inside drawer boxes, and subtle signs of age such as natural patina and minor movement in the timber.

Pair the table with a contemporary leather desk chair or a simple minimalist lamp to create a focused study area within a home office, library, or formal living room.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry microfibre cloth, clean gilt metal mounts using a soft dry brush without chemical polishes, and maintain a consistent indoor environment to prevent wood movement.
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