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19th-century French Mahogany Architect's
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19th-century French Mahogany Architect's

19th century
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19th-century French mahogany architect's or artist's table,

The architect's or artist's table, the leather-inset top on a double-ratchet mechanism above two slides and a frieze drawer, height 74cm, width 82cm, depth 58cm the leather-inset top on a double-ratchet mechanism above two slides and a frieze drawer, height 74cm, width 82cm, depth 58cm

Date of Manufacture

Wilsford Antiques has dated this French Mahogany Architect Desk to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 09231041
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-230 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Hand-cut dovetails with narrow pins: skilled bench-made drawer work.
Solid oak drawer linings with fitted divisions: crafted for drafting tools.
Twin brass ratchet mechanisms: allowing both height adjustment and tilting angles.
Gilt-tooled leather inset: writing surface showing gentle handling patina.
Brass socket castors on square tapered legs: classic neoclassical form.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1175863
Dealers Internal Reference
R-0184
Description
19th-century French mahogany architect's or artist's table,

The architect's or artist's table, the leather-inset top on a double-ratchet mechanism above two slides and a frieze drawer, height 74cm, width 82cm, depth 58cm the leather-inset top on a double-ratchet mechanism above two slides and a frieze drawer, height 74cm, width 82cm, depth 58cm

Date of Manufacture

Wilsford Antiques has dated this French Mahogany Architect Desk to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09231041
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-230 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Hand-cut dovetails with narrow pins: skilled bench-made drawer work.
Solid oak drawer linings with fitted divisions: crafted for drafting tools.
Twin brass ratchet mechanisms: allowing both height adjustment and tilting angles.
Gilt-tooled leather inset: writing surface showing gentle handling patina.
Brass socket castors on square tapered legs: classic neoclassical form.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1175863
Dealers Internal Ref
R-0184
Wilsford Antiques
Wilsford Antiques
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A nineteenth-century French mahogany architects desk featuring a leather inset top, single apron drawer, fluted corners, and tapered legs on brass castors.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century French mahogany architects desk featuring a leather inset top, single apron drawer, fluted corners, and tapered legs on brass castors.

19th-century French Mahogany Architect's

Archive II A nineteenth-century French mahogany architects desk featuring a leather inset top, single apron drawer, fluted corners, and tapered legs on brass castors. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century French mahogany architects desk featuring a leather inset top, single apron drawer, fluted corners, and tapered legs on brass castors. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century French mahogany architects desk featuring a leather inset top, single apron drawer, fluted corners, and tapered legs on brass castors. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century French mahogany architects desk featuring a leather inset top, single apron drawer, fluted corners, and tapered legs on brass castors. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century French mahogany architects desk featuring a leather inset top, single apron drawer, fluted corners, and tapered legs on brass castors. View VI
Archive VII A nineteenth-century French mahogany architects desk featuring a leather inset top, single apron drawer, fluted corners, and tapered legs on brass castors. View VII
Archive VIII A nineteenth-century French mahogany architects desk featuring a leather inset top, single apron drawer, fluted corners, and tapered legs on brass castors. View VIII
Archive IX A nineteenth-century French mahogany architects desk featuring a leather inset top, single apron drawer, fluted corners, and tapered legs on brass castors. View IX
Archive X A nineteenth-century French mahogany architects desk featuring a leather inset top, single apron drawer, fluted corners, and tapered legs on brass castors. View X
Archive XI A nineteenth-century French mahogany architects desk featuring a leather inset top, single apron drawer, fluted corners, and tapered legs on brass castors. View XI
Archive XII A nineteenth-century French mahogany architects desk featuring a leather inset top, single apron drawer, fluted corners, and tapered legs on brass castors. View XII
Archive XIII A nineteenth-century French mahogany architects desk featuring a leather inset top, single apron drawer, fluted corners, and tapered legs on brass castors. View XIII
Archive XIV A nineteenth-century French mahogany architects desk featuring a leather inset top, single apron drawer, fluted corners, and tapered legs on brass castors. View XIV
Archive XV A nineteenth-century French mahogany architects desk featuring a leather inset top, single apron drawer, fluted corners, and tapered legs on brass castors. View XV
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Dean Farm
Wallop Business Park
Bent St.
Nether Wallop
Stockbridge
SO20 8EJ
United Kingdom

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A nineteenth-century French mahogany architects desk featuring a leather inset top, single apron drawer, fluted corners, and tapered legs on brass castors.
19th-century French mahogany architect's
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century French
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFluted legs, Leather inset top, Brass castors, Apron drawer
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 82 cm (32 in) x D 58 cm (23 in)

This nineteenth-century French mahogany architect's or artist's table displays a warm brown timber finish and stands on tapered legs fitted with brass castors. The rectangular surface holds a dark leather inset top accented by fine moulding along the edge, above an apron featuring a central drawer with a small keyhole escutcheon. Fluted carved corners decorate the upper frame, and small metal castors sit at the base of each leg. Measuring 74 cm high by 82 cm wide and 58 cm deep, the piece offers a practical footprint for everyday tasks. Place this item in a study, library, or home office to serve as a functional writing or drawing desk. The clean lines and traditional styling complement both period interiors and modern workspace layouts, providing a practical surface for reading, sketching, or general office work.

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A 19th-century French architects desk is a specialised writing table constructed with an adjustable or hinged surface designed to support architectural drawings and plans, often incorporating leather surfaces and integrated storage drawers.

These desks were predominantly crafted from dense mahogany or walnut woods, finished with inset leather surfaces, solid brass castors, and internal iron or brass mechanical adjustment mechanisms.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-dovetailed drawer joints, original brass hardware with natural oxidisation, hand-milled adjustment ratchets beneath the top, and period-correct timber wear along the feet and drawer runners.

Position the desk as a focal point in a home office or library space, paired with focused task lighting and a simple modern leather chair to balance historical craftsmanship with contemporary utility.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft microfibre cloth, apply a high-grade beeswax polish annually along the wood grain, and clean the leather inset with dedicated leather conditioner to prevent drying.
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