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Large 19th Century French Empire Flame Mahogany Cylinder Desk
Camden Antiques
for sale €15,152     $16,447
£12,950
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Large 19th Century French Empire Flame Mahogany Cylinder Desk

19th century
For Sale by Camden Antiques
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An exceptionally fine French Empire ormolu-mounted mahogany Cylinder-Bureau from the mid 19th century. Of generous proportions and fine construction in solid mahogany and attractive flame mahogany veneers. Embellished throughout with crisply cast ormolu mounts. A rectangular marble top sits over three drawers to the frieze. The cylinder is decorated with winged victories and a central chariot. It opens to reveal a fitted interior and a pull-out writing surface fitted with sumptuous leather complete with gilt tooled decoration. To the sides of the desk are further pull-out slides, again fitted with leather surfaces. To the base is a series of short drawers flanking a longer central drawer. The cylinder and all of the drawers are lockable (keys supplied). All standing on elegant legs with ormolu griffins ending in ormolu lion paws. The desk is finished to the rear so could be free-standing within a room if desired. Cleaned and waxed in our workshops and now offered for sale in very good original condition. Splits into 3 sections for ease of installation.

Dimensions:

Width 150cms

Depth 74cms

Overall height 127cms

Height of kneehole 59cms

Height or writing surface 75cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
127cm (50.00")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Declaration

Camden Antiques has dated this French Empire Cylinder Desk to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1221363
Dealers Internal Reference
18449
Description
An exceptionally fine French Empire ormolu-mounted mahogany Cylinder-Bureau from the mid 19th century.
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Of generous proportions and fine construction in solid mahogany and attractive flame mahogany veneers.
Camden Antiques

Embellished throughout with crisply cast ormolu mounts. A rectangular marble top sits over three drawers to the frieze. The cylinder is decorated with winged victories and a central chariot. It opens to reveal a fitted interior and a pull-out writing surface fitted with sumptuous leather complete with gilt tooled decoration. To the sides of the desk are further pull-out slides, again fitted with leather surfaces. To the base is a series of short drawers flanking a longer central drawer. The cylinder and all of the drawers are lockable (keys supplied). All standing on elegant legs with ormolu griffins ending in ormolu lion paws. The desk is finished to the rear so could be free-standing within a room if desired. Cleaned and waxed in our workshops and now offered for sale in very good original condition. Splits into 3 sections for ease of installation.

Dimensions:

Width 150cms

Depth 74cms

Overall height 127cms

Height of kneehole 59cms

Height or writing surface 75cms

Height
127cm (50.00")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Date of Manufacture

Camden Antiques has dated this French Empire Cylinder Desk to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1221363
Dealers Internal Ref
18449
Camden Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2012
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A nineteenth-century French Empire flame mahogany cylinder desk featuring a pink marble top, ornate gilt bronze mounts, and carved winged lion feet.
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A nineteenth-century French Empire flame mahogany cylinder desk featuring a pink marble top, ornate gilt bronze mounts, and carved winged lion feet.
Large 19th Century French Empire Flame Mahogany Cylinder Desk
Ref: SA1221363
A nineteenth-century French Empire flame mahogany cylinder desk featuring a pink marble top, ornate gilt bronze mounts, and carved winged lion feet.
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Originating during the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte in the early nineteenth century, the French Empire style is characterised by neoclassical geometry, heavy mahogany timber, imported marble tops, and classical gilt bronze mountings depicting mythological or military motifs.

These desks were constructed using solid oak or pine carcasses veneered with high-grade flame mahogany. Accent surfaces frequently featured marble tops, while decorative embellishments were cast in brass or bronze and subsequently fire-gilded to create ormolu mounts.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-chased ormolu mounts with subtle casting imperfections, thick flame mahogany veneers, and smooth mechanical tracks for the rolling cylinder shutter, often utilizing secondary woods like oak or softwoods internally.

Position the desk as a focal anchor in a dedicated study or living area, balancing its visual weight against neutral wall colours, contemporary lighting, and minimalist upholstery to highlight the architectural woodwork.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft lint-free cloth and apply high-grade beeswax polish to the mahogany once or twice a year. Keep gilt bronze mounts dry and clean them gently without harsh chemical cleaners to preserve the original gilding.
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