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Elegant Antique French Desk C1900
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Elegant Antique French Desk C1900

1900 - 1920
Sold 26 March 2025 · Swag Antiques
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Description

This is a beautiful desk made of mahogany with a black leather top.

Five drawers to the front. Extendable side slides.

Brass decoration is applied throughout the desk.

Great colour with stylish fluted legs and brass caps.

A lovely top.

130cm long (200cm long when slides are out)

75cm deep x 77cm high

Legroom 62cm

Date of Manufacture

Swag Antiques has dated this Antique French Writing Desk to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
Reference Numbers
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SA1120829
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We have been buying and selling antiques for over 30 years.

We have a wide range of antiques, retro, vintage and decorative pieces in a contemporary setting in our premises in East Sussex.

We source pieces mainly from Europe and the UK and buy

regularly to ensure there is always a good choice of mirrors, furniture and unique pieces.

Due to the proximity of our home to the coast we have monthly buying trips to France so our stock is always changing. We aim to give good value and each item is restored so it is ready to be loved in your home.

Paul and Avril

Description
This is a beautiful desk made of mahogany with a black leather top.

Five drawers to the front. Extendable side slides.

Brass decoration is applied throughout the desk.

Great colour with stylish fluted legs and brass caps.

A lovely top.

130cm long (200cm long when slides are out)

75cm deep x 77cm high

Legroom 62cm

Date of Manufacture

Swag Antiques has dated this Antique French Writing Desk to the 1900s.

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1120829
Swag Antiques
Swag Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2017

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Telephone 07850 733269
Location
West Pound
Applesham Farm
Coombes
East Sussex
BN15 0RP
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/swagantiques
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An antique French writing desk featuring multiple drawers, tapered legs, and brass mounts.
Elegant Antique French Desk C1900
Ref: SA1120829
An antique French writing desk featuring multiple drawers, tapered legs, and brass mounts.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Antique
  • MaterialMahogany, Walnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTapered legs, Frieze drawers, Brass mounts, Panelled sides
  • SizeH 77 cm (30 in) x W 130 cm (51 in) x D 75 cm (30 in)

FAQs

The bureau plat is a traditional freestanding writing table featuring multiple drawers in the frieze, developed in France during the late 17th century and revived through subsequent centuries.

These desks are typically constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany or walnut, often accented with hand-cut veneers, brass or gilt-bronze mounts, and dovetail joints on the drawer construction.

Authenticity is identified through period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, genuine patina on the timber and hardware, tool marks indicating manual fabrication, and traditional French polish finishes.

Pairing a traditional wooden desk with modern, minimalist seating creates a striking juxtaposition that highlights the historical craftsmanship while maintaining a functional workspace.

Maintain antique wooden surfaces by keeping them out of direct sunlight, avoiding excessive humidity fluctuations, and periodically applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the timber.
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