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Large Empire Style Antique Desk C1920
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Large Empire Style Antique Desk C1920

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Swag Antiques
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This large Empire-style desk from around 1920 is a beautiful mahogany piece with lion paw feet.

It has three keys, though not all the locks are working, they open the drawers.

The furnishings are beautiful and it is sliding extenders and dummy drawers to one side.

It has great depth, perfect for working.

Width 170cm

Depth 100cm

Height 78cm

Legroom 62cm

Extended Width 250cm

Declaration

Swag Antiques has dated this Empire Style Mahogany Desk to the 1920s.

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SA1213973
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We have been buying and selling antiques for over 30 years.

We have a wide range of antiques, retro, vintage and decorative pieces in a contemporary setting in our premises in East Sussex.

We source pieces mainly from Europe and the UK and buy

regularly to ensure there is always a good choice of mirrors, furniture and unique pieces.

Due to the proximity of our home to the coast we have monthly buying trips to France so our stock is always changing. We aim to give good value and each item is restored so it is ready to be loved in your home.

Paul and Avril

Description
This large Empire-style desk from around 1920 is a beautiful mahogany piece with lion paw feet.

It has three keys, though not all the locks are working, they open the drawers.

The furnishings are beautiful and it is sliding extenders and dummy drawers to one side.

It has great depth, perfect for working.

Width 170cm

Depth 100cm

Height 78cm

Legroom 62cm

Extended Width 250cm

Date of Manufacture

Swag Antiques has dated this Empire Style Mahogany Desk to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1213973
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Applesham Farm
Coombes
East Sussex
BN15 0RP
United Kingdom

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A large Empire style mahogany writing desk featuring a leather inset top, brass mounts, ornate escutcheons, and tapered square legs with brass feet.
Large Empire Style Antique Desk C1920
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A large Empire style mahogany writing desk featuring a leather inset top, brass mounts, ornate escutcheons, and tapered square legs with brass feet.
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Empire style furniture originated in early nineteenth-century France during Napoleons reign, drawing design inspiration from Greco-Roman and Egyptian classical antiquity. The style features symmetry, solid wood construction, straight lines, dark polished hardwoods, and ornate cast metal mounts.

Empire desks are constructed using dense hardwoods such as mahogany or rosewood, complemented by gilt-brass or bronze mounts and escutcheons. The writing surface frequently incorporates an inset leather panel framed by polished timber borders.

Twentieth-century revival pieces exhibit machine-cut dovetail joints, uniform drawer linings, and natural oxidisation on the brass fitments. The timber shows aged patina, and metal mounts display precise casting details consistent with early modern production methods.

Position the desk as a focal point in a dedicated home office or library, balancing its visual weight with clean-lined contemporary seating and minimalist lighting. The deep mahogany tone pairs well with warm neutral wall palettes and natural textiles.

Dust the wood regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a beeswax polish annually following the wood grain. Clean the leather surface with a specialised leather balm to prevent drying and cracking, keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and radiators.
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