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Good Quality French Mahogany Escritoire
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Good Quality French Mahogany Escritoire

19th century
Description

This Rather Imposing Escritoire Stands Upon Turned Feet.

The Bottom Panelled Doors Open to Reveal an Inner Oak lined Drawer.

The Writing Section Having a Drop Down Fall With a Leather Writing Surface and an Arrangement off Drawers and Pigeon Holes above Which There is a Single Oak Lined Drawer.

The Escritoire Having a Marble Top and a Pierced Brass Gallery.

The Whole of The Piece Having Brass Mouldings Columns etc.

Presented in good condition.

Size:

Height 57 1/2” (146cm)

Width 38” (97cm)

Depth 16” (41cm)

Working height 27” (69cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
146cm (57.48")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Declaration

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this French Mahogany Escritoire Desk to the 1860s.

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SA1122181
Dealers Internal Reference
LP77-4
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Description
This Rather Imposing Escritoire Stands Upon Turned Feet.

The Bottom Panelled Doors Open to Reveal an Inner Oak lined Drawer.

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The Writing Section Having a Drop Down Fall With a Leather Writing Surface and an Arrangement off Drawers and Pigeon Holes above Which There is a Single Oak Lined Drawer.
Philip Hunt Antiques
fig 1. A tall French mahogany escritoire cabinet featuring brass inlay, a top drawer, a fall-front desk section, double lower doors, and turned feet.
fig 1. Good Quality French Mahogany Escritoire

The Escritoire Having a Marble Top and a Pierced Brass Gallery.

The Whole of The Piece Having Brass Mouldings Columns etc.

Presented in good condition.

Size:

Height 57 1/2” (146cm)

Width 38” (97cm)

Depth 16” (41cm)

Working height 27” (69cm)

Height
146cm (57.48")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this French Mahogany Escritoire Desk to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1122181
Dealers Internal Ref
LP77-4
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
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Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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Archive I A tall French mahogany escritoire cabinet featuring brass inlay, a top drawer, a fall-front desk section, double lower doors, and turned feet.

Good Quality French Mahogany Escritoire

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Philip Hunt Antiques
Telephone 07771 966 124 or 01603 629 999
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Norwich
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A tall French mahogany escritoire cabinet featuring brass inlay, a top drawer, a fall-front desk section, double lower doors, and turned feet.
Good Quality French Mahogany Escritoire
Ref: SA1122181
A tall French mahogany escritoire cabinet featuring brass inlay, a top drawer, a fall-front desk section, double lower doors, and turned feet.
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  • ObjectDesks & Bureaux
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Empire
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Marble
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFall-front writing flap, Fluted pilasters, Brass inlay stringing, Toupie feet
  • SizeH 146 cm (57 in) x W 97 cm (38 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

This French Empire escritoire dates from 1860 and is made from warm brown mahogany accented with brass inlay stringing, mouldings, and a pierced gallery surmounting a marble top. The tall rectangular cabinet stands upon turned toupie feet with brass mounts and incorporates fluted pilasters flanking a top drawer, a fall-front writing flap, and double lower cupboard doors. Brass keyhole escutcheons punctuate both the upper drawer and the drop-down writing section, while fine gilded lines trace the rectangular panels across the front and sides. The piece measures 146 cm high, 97 cm wide, and 41 cm deep, offering a commanding presence. In a contemporary home, this upright desk serves as a functional study or living room workspace that conceals paperwork behind its panelled doors when not in use. The fall-down writing surface opens to provide a dedicated writing area with internal drawers and pigeonholes, while the top drawer and lower cabinet offer practical concealed storage for books, stationery, or household items. The vertical proportions suit studies, drawing rooms, or home libraries where floor space is limited yet formal display and storage are desired.

FAQs

A French escritoire, often referred to as a secretaire a abattant, is a tall, narrow writing cabinet featuring a hinged fall-front panel that opens to reveal an interior writing surface and drawers, sitting above lower storage cupboards or drawers.

These pieces were typically crafted from solid timbers such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, often finished with flame mahogany veneers, ormolu or brass stringing and mounts, and topped with solid marble slabs.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-dovetailed drawer joints, hand-planed back panels, natural wear around keyholes and hinges, and original brass or bronze mounts showing age-appropriate oxidisation.

In modern interiors, an escritoire functions as a compact home office desk or accent piece in a study, drawing room, or hallway, pairing structured antique woodwork against neutral contemporary walls.

Keep the woodwork away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent veneer movement, polish periodically with high-grade beeswax, and clean metal mounts gently using a soft cloth without abrasive chemicals.
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