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20th Century French Ebonized Writing Desk
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20th Century French Ebonized Writing Desk

1900 - 1920
Sold 18 July 2025 · Michael Youll Antiques
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Description

A French empire style desk with brass inlay. This desk features two pullout slides and four drawers, with two on the left and side and one double drawer on the right. This desk is finished on both sides, making this a very elegant writing desk. All with two working keys.

Date of Manufacture

Michael Youll Antiques has dated this French Ebonised Writing Desk to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
Reference Numbers
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SA1153277
Description
A French empire style desk with brass inlay.
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This desk features two pullout slides and four drawers, with two on the left and side and one double drawer on the right.
Michael Youll Antiques

This desk is finished on both sides, making this a very elegant writing desk. All with two working keys.

Date of Manufacture

Michael Youll Antiques has dated this French Ebonised Writing Desk to the 1910s.

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
Reference Numbers
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SA1153277
Michael Youll Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Michael Youll Antiques Profile Page

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A dark ebonised wooden writing desk featuring multiple drawers, a leather-inset top, and tapered legs with brass accents. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A dark ebonised wooden writing desk featuring multiple drawers, a leather-inset top, and tapered legs with brass accents. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

20th Century French Ebonized Writing Desk

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Michael Youll Antiques
Telephone 07785 232 054
Location
Devon
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/myoull
Verified Since Dec 2010
Items For Sale 106
Items Sold 630
Michael Youll Antiques
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A dark ebonised wooden writing desk featuring multiple drawers, a leather-inset top, and tapered legs with brass accents.
20th Century French Ebonized Writing Desk
Ref: SA1153277
A dark ebonised wooden writing desk featuring multiple drawers, a leather-inset top, and tapered legs with brass accents.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench
  • MaterialWood, Leather, Brass
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsTapered legs, Brass mounts, Inset leather top, Multiple drawers
  • SizeH 78 cm (31 in) x W 150 cm (59 in) x D 75 cm (30 in)

FAQs

This style typically features a dark, heavily stained or painted finish simulating ebony, often paired with contrasting metal mounts and classical proportions designed for formal study spaces.

These desks are traditionally constructed from hardwoods like oak or beech with an ebonised surface finish, frequently incorporating inset leather writing surfaces and cast brass or gilt hardware.

Authentic pieces display period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails in the drawer construction, natural wear patterns on the ebonised finish, and traditional hardware fixings.

It serves as a strong focal point in a home office or living area, pairing well with minimalist modern seating to create a balanced contrast between historical gravity and contemporary clean lines.

Maintain the wood finish with periodic dusting using a soft dry cloth and treat the leather writing surface with specialised conditioners, avoiding direct sunlight and excessive moisture.
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