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Antique Louis XVI Carved Walnut Escritoire
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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
For Sale by Moxhams Antiques
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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
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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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Antique Louis XVI walnut escritoire
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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

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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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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
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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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  • ObjectDesks & Writing Tables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleLouis XVI
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass, Leather
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFall front writing slope, Carved oval medallions, Brass drop handles, Tapered square legs
  • SizeH 150 cm (59 in) x W 39 cm (15 in) x D 45.5 cm (18 in)

This 18th century Louis XVI walnut escritoire cabinet originates from circa 1760. The piece displays a dark brown polished finish, complemented by contrasting pale wooden internal drawers and a green leather writing surface on the drop-down fall front. Ornate decorative elements include carved oval medallions, floral and scroll motifs on the frieze and door panels, tapered square legs, and brass drop handles. Additional details visible on the cabinet include an arrangement of vertical books stored behind the fall front and brass support stays for the writing flap. The escritoire measures 150 cm high, 39 cm wide, and 45.5 cm deep. Such a versatile secretaire abattant works well as a compact writing desk or statement storage unit in a living room, bedroom, or study. The drop-down flap opens to create a functional workspace while concealing internal drawers and shelving for books and stationery. Below the main writing compartment, two larger external drawers provide additional storage space for household items or papers.

FAQs

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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