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Antique Louis Xvi Carved Walnut Escritoire
Moxhams Antiques
for sale €3,101     $3,366
£2,650
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    Roger and jill founded the business in 1967 and their son nick joined them in 1994.
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Antique Louis Xvi Carved Walnut Escritoire

18th century
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Description

Antique Louis XVI walnut escritoire

Louis XVI escritoire in walnut with particularly fine carving, also called a secretaire abattant; with drawers and a space for books behind the fall front.

circa 1760

Physical Dimensions
Height
150cm (59.06")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
45.5cm (17.91")
Declaration

Moxhams Antiques has dated this Louis Xvi Walnut Escritoire to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1103857
Dealers Internal Reference
S723
Dealers Notes

Established in 1967,Moxhams Antiques is a family business with a large shop in Bradford-on-Avon near Bath. We have an extensive and varied stock specialising in good period town and country furniture, ceramics, particularly delftware, as well as some decorative items.

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Description
Antique Louis XVI walnut escritoire
Louis XVI escritoire in walnut with particularly fine carving, also called a secretaire abattant; with drawers and a space for books behind the fall front.
Moxhams Antiques

circa 1760

Height
150cm (59.06")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
45.5cm (17.91")
Date of Manufacture

Moxhams Antiques has dated this Louis Xvi Walnut Escritoire to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1103857
Dealers Internal Ref
S723
Moxhams Antiques
Moxhams Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009

Roger and jill founded the business in 1967 and their son nick joined them in 1994.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Moxhams Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Moxhams Antiques is a registered member of BADA 

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An antique Louis XVI carved walnut escritoire cabinet with an open fall-front flap showing a green writing surface and internal storage drawers.
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Archive I An antique Louis XVI carved walnut escritoire cabinet with an open fall-front flap showing a green writing surface and internal storage drawers.

Antique Louis Xvi Carved Walnut Escritoire

Archive II An antique Louis XVI carved walnut escritoire cabinet with an open fall-front flap showing a green writing surface and internal storage drawers. View II
Archive III An antique Louis XVI carved walnut escritoire cabinet with an open fall-front flap showing a green writing surface and internal storage drawers. View III
Archive IV An antique Louis XVI carved walnut escritoire cabinet with an open fall-front flap showing a green writing surface and internal storage drawers. View IV
Archive V An antique Louis XVI carved walnut escritoire cabinet with an open fall-front flap showing a green writing surface and internal storage drawers. View V
Archive VI An antique Louis XVI carved walnut escritoire cabinet with an open fall-front flap showing a green writing surface and internal storage drawers. View VI
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Location
17 Silver Street
Bradford on Avon
Wiltshire
BA15 1JZ
United Kingdom
Verified Since Aug 2009
Items For Sale 137
Items Sold 368
Moxhams Antiques
Moxhams Antiques
Verified Since Aug 2009
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Location: 17 Silver Street, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1JZ, United Kingdom
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An antique Louis XVI carved walnut escritoire cabinet with an open fall-front flap showing a green writing surface and internal storage drawers.
Antique Louis XVI Carved Walnut Escritoire
Ref: SA1103857
An antique Louis XVI carved walnut escritoire cabinet with an open fall-front flap showing a green writing surface and internal storage drawers.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

A Louis XVI escritoire, also known as a bureau a abattant, is a tall French writing cabinet featuring a hinged fall-front panel that lowers to create a writing surface, revealing internal drawers and storage compartments.

These cabinets are typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as walnut, oak, or mahogany, complemented by brass handles or mounts and a leather or baize insert on the writing flap.

Authentic pieces exhibit classical architectural symmetry, straight or fluted tapered legs, carved Neoclassical motifs such as laurel wreaths or medallions, and traditional hand-cut dovetail joinery.

An escritoire functions as a compact home office unit in a living space, study, or hallway, offering writing space that closes to conceal paperwork and maintain an uncluttered aesthetic.

Maintain the timber by dusting with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying clear beeswax along the grain periodically, ensuring the drop-front hinges are kept aligned and free from excess strain.
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