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Ebonised Desk
D J Green Antiques
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Ebonised Desk

1920 - 1940
Description

Two drawer writing table in walnut with brass mouldings and original ebonised finish.

Circa 1940.

Height: 78cm, Width: 111cm, Depth: 61cm

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D J Green Antiques has dated this Ebonised Writing Desk to the 1940s.

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SA1219064
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580826
Description
Two drawer writing table in walnut with brass mouldings and original ebonised finish.

Circa 1940.

Height: 78cm, Width: 111cm, Depth: 61cm

Date of Manufacture

D J Green Antiques has dated this Ebonised Writing Desk to the 1940s.

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SA1219064
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D J Green Antiques
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An ebonised wooden writing desk featuring a red leather inset top with gilt brass border inlay, two front drawers, and tapered fluted legs.
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D J Green Antiques
Telephone 07768 832 616
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99 Broadfield Road
Sheffield
Yorkshire
S8 0XH
United Kingdom
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An ebonised wooden writing desk featuring a red leather inset top with gilt brass border inlay, two front drawers, and tapered fluted legs.
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An ebonised writing desk features timber treated with stain or dark lacquer to mimic ebony wood. Popularized during the Neoclassical, Louis XVI, and 19th-century periods, these pieces typically combine dark wood finishes with gilt metal fittings and leather surfaces.

Traditional construction utilizes solid hardwoods such as beech, oak, or fruitwood covered in a black ebonised finish. The writing surfaces are commonly inset with tooled leather, complemented by cast brass or bronze mounts.

Authentic pieces display natural surface wear where the ebonised layer thins around edges, revealing the underlying wood. Look for hand-turned fluting, mortise-and-tenon joinery, and heavy cast brass or bronze mounts with aged patination.

An ebonised desk serves as a focal point when placed against light or neutral backdrops. Pairing dark timber and brass accents with structured seating, contemporary lighting, or tailored upholstery creates balanced contrast.

Keep the desk out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources to prevent wood movement or lacquer cracking. Clean the wood using soft, dry cloths and apply specialized leather conditioner to preserve the inset writing surface.
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