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Late 19thc French Mahogany and Satinwood Writing Desk
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
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£1,750
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Late 19thc French Mahogany and Satinwood Writing Desk

19th century
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Late 19thC French Mahogany and Satinwood writing Desk with Lidded Leather drawer and Gold Plated Candle Holders, Inkwell and Decorations - 21"w x 16"d x 29.5"h

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
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Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Mahogany Writing Desk to the 1880s.

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SA1204772
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6424
Description
Late 19thC French Mahogany and Satinwood writing Desk with Lidded Leather drawer and Gold Plated Candle Holders, Inkwell and Decorations - 21"w x 16"d x 29.5"h
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Mahogany Writing Desk to the 1880s.

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SA1204772
Dealers Internal Ref
6424
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2011
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Late nineteenth-century French mahogany writing desk featuring an open mirrored lid, gilt bronze mounts, pull-out drawer with green velvet writing surface, and candle slides.
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Archive I Late nineteenth-century French mahogany writing desk featuring an open mirrored lid, gilt bronze mounts, pull-out drawer with green velvet writing surface, and candle slides.

Late 19thC French Mahogany and Satinwood Writing Desk

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Church Street Antiques & Interiors
Telephone 0161 929 5196
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Altrincham
Cheshire
WA14 4NP
United Kingdom
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Late nineteenth-century French mahogany writing desk featuring an open mirrored lid, gilt bronze mounts, pull-out drawer with green velvet writing surface, and candle slides.
Late 19thC French Mahogany and Satinwood Writing Desk
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Late nineteenth-century French mahogany writing desk featuring an open mirrored lid, gilt bronze mounts, pull-out drawer with green velvet writing surface, and candle slides.
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A bonheur du jour is a type of French writing desk introduced in Paris during the eighteenth century. Characterised by its compact proportions, integrated compartments, and raised back, it was traditionally designed for personal correspondence and vanity storage in private apartments.

Cabinetmakers during this period typically crafted desks using rich hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, and satinwood. These frames were frequently embellished with cast gilt bronze mounts, finely detailed marquetry or parquetry veneers, and velvet or tool-leather writing surfaces.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut joinery, rich hand-applied French polish, and heavy, precisely cast gilt bronze hardware. Compartments often feature secondary woods like satinwood or oak, along with original iron locks, stamped maker marks, or detailed mechanical components.

Position the piece in a study, dressing room, or hallway where its profile can be appreciated from multiple angles. Contrast its dark wood and warm metal mounts against neutral walls, pairing it with contemporary lighting or minimalist art to anchor the space.

Maintain wood surfaces by dusting with a dry microfiber cloth and applying beeswax sparingly along the grain. Avoid chemical polishes on gilt bronze ormolu mounts; dust gently with a soft brush, and brush green velvet surfaces lightly to remove debris without crushing the pile.
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