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Antique French Ormolu Mounted Escritoire Desk
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Antique French Ormolu Mounted Escritoire Desk

1920 - 1940
Description

A stunning antique French ormolu mounted escritoire desk. This dates from around the 1930’s.

It is has a very beautiful and useful design, with a very elegant form. There are high quality gilt metal ormolu mounts, and the upper doors have beautifully painted plaques. The drawer opens out to reveal a tooled leather writing surface, this can also be slid back to reveal extra storage space.

We have had this re-polished, it is in excellent condition for its age. The top section lifts off the base and this comes in two pieces for ease of transport.

Width – 30 inches , 76 cm

Depth – 20 inches , 51 cm

Height – 53 inches , 134 cm

Knee height – 24 inches , 61 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
134cm (52.76")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Escritoire Desk to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1220830
Dealers Internal Reference
12896
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Description
A stunning antique French ormolu mounted escritoire desk. This dates from around the 1930’s.

It is has a very beautiful and useful design, with a very elegant form.

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There are high quality gilt metal ormolu mounts, and the upper doors have beautifully painted plaques.
Marylebone Antiques

The drawer opens out to reveal a tooled leather writing surface, this can also be slid back to reveal extra storage space.

fig 1. An antique French writing desk featuring cabriole legs, gilt bronze mounts, marquetry woodwork, and upper cabinet doors inset with painted oval plaques.
fig 1. Antique French Ormolu Mounted Escritoire Desk

We have had this re-polished, it is in excellent condition for its age. The top section lifts off the base and this comes in two pieces for ease of transport.

Width – 30 inches , 76 cm

Depth – 20 inches , 51 cm

Height – 53 inches , 134 cm

Knee height – 24 inches , 61 cm

Height
134cm (52.76")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Escritoire Desk to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1220830
Dealers Internal Ref
12896
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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Archive I An antique French writing desk featuring cabriole legs, gilt bronze mounts, marquetry woodwork, and upper cabinet doors inset with painted oval plaques.

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Escritoire Desk

Archive II An antique French writing desk featuring cabriole legs, gilt bronze mounts, marquetry woodwork, and upper cabinet doors inset with painted oval plaques. View II
Archive III An antique French writing desk featuring cabriole legs, gilt bronze mounts, marquetry woodwork, and upper cabinet doors inset with painted oval plaques. View III
Archive IV An antique French writing desk featuring cabriole legs, gilt bronze mounts, marquetry woodwork, and upper cabinet doors inset with painted oval plaques. View IV
Archive V An antique French writing desk featuring cabriole legs, gilt bronze mounts, marquetry woodwork, and upper cabinet doors inset with painted oval plaques. View V
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Marylebone Antiques
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An antique French writing desk featuring cabriole legs, gilt bronze mounts, marquetry woodwork, and upper cabinet doors inset with painted oval plaques.
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Escritoire Desk
Ref: SA1220830
An antique French writing desk featuring cabriole legs, gilt bronze mounts, marquetry woodwork, and upper cabinet doors inset with painted oval plaques.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleFrench Rococo Revival
  • MaterialKingwood, Ormolu, Painted Porcelain
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Gilt bronze mounts, Oval painted plaques, Marquetry veneer
  • SizeH 134 cm (53 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

This antique French Rococo Revival escritoire desk from the 1930 period combines warm brown kingwood, gilt ormolu mounts, and painted porcelain. The upper section comprises two doors inset with oval painted plaques depicting pastoral scenes, complemented by marquetry veneer, geometric parquetry borders, and ornate gilt metal mounts at the corners and hinges. The writing table base stands on slender cabriole legs with gilt bronze mounts tracing the curved upper rails and legs, holding a single front drawer with a central keyhole escutcheon. Both upper cabinet doors and the lower table drawer exhibit contrasting grain directions in the warm brown timber. Measuring 134 cm high, 76 cm wide, and 51 cm deep, the two-part construction disassembles for placement within a study, drawing room, or bedroom. The upper cabinet rests upon a writing table whose front drawer pulls out to provide a pull-out surface for correspondence and administrative tasks. The upper cabinet doors open to access stored stationery, while the two small drawers beneath the upper cabinet doors offer further compartments. The design integrates traditional French chateau decorative elements with practical storage spaces for domestic use.

FAQs

An escritoire is a specialized form of writing desk that gained popularity in France during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. It typically features a compact footprint with an upper cabinet section containing drawers or doors for storing writing materials and personal correspondence.

Traditional French escritoires were crafted using high-grade hardwoods such as kingwood, rosewood, walnut, and mahogany, often arranged in marquetry or parquetry veneers. Decorative elements frequently include cast gilt bronze mounts, known as ormolu, and inlaid painted porcelain or enamel plaques.

Authentic pieces generally display hand-cut dovetail joinery, original oak or walnut drawer linings, and cast bronze mounts secured with early hand-cut screws. Inspecting the underside and reverse reveals natural wood shrinkage, age-appropriate patination, and wear consistent with historic usage.

Place the escritoire against a neutral wall to allow the wood veneers and metallic mounts to act as a focal point. Combine it with modern minimalist lighting or a contemporary chair to create a balanced dialogue between historic craftsmanship and modern interior design.

Dust the wood and bronze elements regularly with a clean, dry microfibre cloth, keeping moisture to a minimum. Avoid abrasive polishes or chemical cleaners on gilt bronze mounts to protect the original gilding and historic patina.
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