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19th Century Ebonised French Empire Desk with Leather Top
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19th Century Ebonised French Empire Desk with Leather Top

19th century
Sold 20 April 2025 · TallBoy Interiors
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This is an exceptional quality 19th century French empire desk with a stunning original ebonised finish. The bronze decorations are very fine and are all complete with no losses. The tan leather top is the perfect level of original wear which really compliments the ebonised finish. The desk has three functional drawers on one side and mirrored on the other with false drawers. There is also a key present which works. The size of this desk also makes it a great feature for any office.

Height 76cm Width 153cm Depth 85cm Knee height 58cm

Price incl UK mainland delivery

Date of Manufacture

TallBoy Interiors has dated this Ebonised French Desk to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
85cm (33.46")
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SA1112340
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Description
This is an exceptional quality 19th century French empire desk with a stunning original ebonised finish. The bronze decorations are very fine and are all complete with no losses.
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The tan leather top is the perfect level of original wear which really compliments the ebonised finish.
TallBoy Interiors

The desk has three functional drawers on one side and mirrored on the other with false drawers. There is also a key present which works. The size of this desk also makes it a great feature for any office.

Height 76cm Width 153cm Depth 85cm Knee height 58cm

Price incl UK mainland delivery

Date of Manufacture

TallBoy Interiors has dated this Ebonised French Desk to the 19th Century.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
85cm (33.46")
Reference Numbers
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SA1112340
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00002154
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An ebonised 19th-century French Empire desk featuring a leather top and ornate brass mounts.
19th Century Ebonised French empire desk with leather top
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An ebonised 19th-century French Empire desk featuring a leather top and ornate brass mounts.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Empire
  • MaterialWood, Leather, Brass
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Ormolu mounts, Tooled leather inset, Scrolled aprons
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 153 cm (60 in) x D 85 cm (33 in)

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The French Empire style emerged in the early 19th century, drawing heavy inspiration from the classical architecture and motifs of ancient Rome and Greece, characterised by symmetry, grandeur, and contrasting gilt bronzes against dark woods.

These desks were typically constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany or oak, which were then ebonised to mimic expensive ebony, and featured tooled leather writing surfaces alongside cast brass or gilt bronze mounts.

Authentic pieces exhibit period joinery techniques such as hand-cut dovetails in the drawer construction, natural oxidisation on the hardware, and wear patterns consistent with age on both the wood and the leather insert.

An antique French desk works well as a focal point in a contemporary study or living space when paired with minimalist seating to create a striking contrast between historical ornamentation and clean modern lines.

Maintain ebonised finishes by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and avoiding direct sunlight, while leather writing surfaces should be treated periodically with specialised leather balms to prevent cracking.
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