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French Mahogany Escritoire
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French Mahogany Escritoire

19th century
Sold 15 October 2026 · Philip Hunt Antiques
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Description

French Mahogany Escritoire.

This Escritoire Stands Upon Turned Feet.

Having Fluted Turned Columns, 3 Lower Oak Lined Drawers and 1 Upper Mahogany Lined Drawer.

The Writing Fall Opens to Reveal an Arrangement of Drawers, Pigeonholes and a Leather Writing Surface.

The Marble Top Having a Pretty Pierced Brass Gallery.

The Whole of the Escritoire Having Brass Mouldings.

Presented in Good Condition.

Size:

Height 58" (147cm)

Width 30 1/2" (77cm)

Depth 18" (46cm)

Writing height 29 1/2" (75cm)

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
147cm (57.87")
Width
77cm (30.31")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
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SA1131047
Dealers Internal Reference
LP79-22
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Description
French Mahogany Escritoire.

This Escritoire Stands Upon Turned Feet.

Having Fluted Turned Columns, 3 Lower Oak Lined Drawers and 1 Upper Mahogany Lined Drawer.

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The Writing Fall Opens to Reveal an Arrangement of Drawers, Pigeonholes and a Leather Writing Surface.
Philip Hunt Antiques
fig 1. A tall French mahogany escritoire with brass stringing, fluted column supports, a drop-front writing compartment, and three lower drawers.
fig 1. French Mahogany Escritoire

The Marble Top Having a Pretty Pierced Brass Gallery.

The Whole of the Escritoire Having Brass Mouldings.

Presented in Good Condition.

Size:

Height 58" (147cm)

Width 30 1/2" (77cm)

Depth 18" (46cm)

Writing height 29 1/2" (75cm)

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
147cm (57.87")
Width
77cm (30.31")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1131047
Dealers Internal Ref
LP79-22
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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French Mahogany Escritoire

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A tall French mahogany escritoire with brass stringing, fluted column supports, a drop-front writing compartment, and three lower drawers.
French Mahogany Escritoire
Ref: SA1131047
A tall French mahogany escritoire with brass stringing, fluted column supports, a drop-front writing compartment, and three lower drawers.
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  • ObjectWriting Cabinet
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Neoclassical
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsDrop-front flap, Brass stringing, Fluted columns, Turned feet
  • SizeH 147 cm (58 in) x W 77 cm (30 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

This French Neoclassical escritoire from 1860 is constructed from dark brown mahogany with oak linings and features a marble top bounded by a pierced brass gallery. Brass stringing outlines the drop-front writing compartment and the exterior framing, complemented by brass mouldings and keyhole escutcheons on the three lower drawers, the drop-front flap, and the upper drawer. Fluted columns flank the main body, terminating at the base in turned feet. The writing cabinet stands 147 cm high, 77 cm wide, and 46 cm deep, with a writing surface height of 75 cm. Inside, the fall-front flap opens to reveal an arrangement of drawers, pigeonholes, and a leather writing surface. The piece provides a dedicated writing station and storage for a study, home office, or living room.

FAQs

A French escritoire, also known as a secretaire a abattant, is a tall vertical writing cabinet featuring a hinged drop-front flap that opens to form a writing surface, above a series of storage drawers.

These cabinets were predominantly crafted from solid woods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, often finished with flame mahogany veneers, gilt-bronze mounts, brass stringing, and marble tops.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, hand-chased brass mounts, original locks, heavy oak or pine carcass backings, and historical patina on wood surfaces and metal fittings.

A mahogany escritoire functions well as a focal piece in a home office, study, or drawing room, paired with modern minimalist artwork or streamlined seating to contrast the historical architectural lines.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, avoiding chemical sprays, direct heat sources, and direct sunlight to protect the wood veneer.
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