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19th Century French Brass Inlaid Mahogany Writing Table
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19th Century French Brass Inlaid Mahogany Writing Table

19th century
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French Brass Inlaid Mahogany Writing Table

Item Code: S27-1061

A fine quality French mahogany writing table of elegant proportions, outlined throughout with brass stringing. The moulded rectangular top features a newly fitted tooled black leather writing surface with gilt border, above an arrangement of nine drawers with original brass handles and escutcheons. Raised on turned and fluted tapering legs with brass caps and castors, this desk is both practical and refined, exemplifying 19th-century French craftsmanship.

Key Features:

* French mahogany writing table with brass inlay detailing

* Nine drawers with original brass handles and escutcheons

* Tooled black leather writing surface with gilt border

* Raised on turned tapering legs with brass caps and castors

* Excellent colour and patina

* In good antique condition with minor wear consistent with age and use

* Circa 1880

Dimensions:

* Width: 130 cm

* Depth: 69 cm

* Height: 77 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
69cm (27.17")
Declaration

FB Antiques has dated this French Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA1174183
Dealers Internal Reference
S27-1061
Description
French Brass Inlaid Mahogany Writing Table

Item Code: S27-1061

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A fine quality French mahogany writing table of elegant proportions, outlined throughout with brass stringing.
FB Antiques

The moulded rectangular top features a newly fitted tooled black leather writing surface with gilt border, above an arrangement of nine drawers with original brass handles and escutcheons. Raised on turned and fluted tapering legs with brass caps and castors, this desk is both practical and refined, exemplifying 19th-century French craftsmanship.

fig 1. A nineteenth-century French mahogany pedestal writing table featuring brass inlay trim, a dark leather top insert, multiple drawers, and turned legs with brass castors.
fig 1. 19th Century French Brass Inlaid Mahogany Writing Table

Key Features:

French mahogany writing table with brass inlay detailing

Nine drawers with original brass handles and escutcheons

Tooled black leather writing surface with gilt border

Raised on turned tapering legs with brass caps and castors

Excellent colour and patina

In good antique condition with minor wear consistent with age and use

Circa 1880

Dimensions:

Width: 130 cm

Depth: 69 cm

Height: 77 cm

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
69cm (27.17")
Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this French Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1174183
Dealers Internal Ref
S27-1061
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A nineteenth-century French mahogany pedestal writing table featuring brass inlay trim, a dark leather top insert, multiple drawers, and turned legs with brass castors.
19th Century French Brass Inlaid Mahogany Writing Table
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A nineteenth-century French mahogany pedestal writing table featuring brass inlay trim, a dark leather top insert, multiple drawers, and turned legs with brass castors.
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Nineteenth-century French writing tables frequently incorporate classical proportions, solid mahogany or veneer construction, gilded or lacquered brass mounts, and inlaid brass stringing. These pieces were designed to serve functional administrative roles in private studies while maintaining refined decorative standards.

These desks typically feature a solid hardwood core, often lined with oak or pine, veneered in high-grade mahogany. The top surface usually holds a leather skiver, while decorative borders feature solid brass strips or wire inlay, complemented by cast brass handles and escutcheons.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints inside drawer boxes, irregularities in hand-cut brass trim, period-appropriate lever locks, and minor shrinkage marks consistent with natural timber movement over time.

A pedestal desk functions effectively as a central focal point in a home office or library. Combining the piece with a contemporary desk chair or modern task lighting creates a balanced scheme that bridges historical and current design elements.

Dust mahogany timber regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply natural beeswax polish periodically to maintain the surface. The leather insert should be cleaned with a dedicated leather conditioner, while brass components require gentle cleaning without abrasive metal polishes to prevent damage to surrounding wood.
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