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Flame Mahogany Writing Desk
Camden Antiques
for sale €1,931     $2,096
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Flame Mahogany Writing Desk

19th century
For Sale by Camden Antiques
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A splendid French mahogany writing desk from the Napoleon III period. Of generous proportions and very well constructed in solid mahogany with attractive flame mahogany veneers. The superstructure of serpentine outline and containing 4 stationary drawers and a gallery supported by barley twist spindles. The main body of the table with 3 drawers or concave outline, all lockable with the key supplied. All standing on elegant cabriole legs with carved detailings to the knees and feet. Sympathetically refinished in our workshops and now offered for sale in excellent condition with a rich colour and patina. Splits into 2 sections for ease of installation.

Dimensions:

Width 119cms

Depth 70cms

Overall height 134cms

Table height 76cms

Knee hole clearance 64cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
134cm (52.76")
Width
119cm (46.85")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Declaration

Camden Antiques has dated this Flame Mahogany Writing Desk to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1223288
Dealers Internal Reference
18454
Description
A splendid French mahogany writing desk from the Napoleon III period.
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Of generous proportions and very well constructed in solid mahogany with attractive flame mahogany veneers.
Camden Antiques

The superstructure of serpentine outline and containing 4 stationary drawers and a gallery supported by barley twist spindles. The main body of the table with 3 drawers or concave outline, all lockable with the key supplied. All standing on elegant cabriole legs with carved detailings to the knees and feet. Sympathetically refinished in our workshops and now offered for sale in excellent condition with a rich colour and patina. Splits into 2 sections for ease of installation.

Dimensions:

Width 119cms

Depth 70cms

Overall height 134cms

Table height 76cms

Knee hole clearance 64cms

Height
134cm (52.76")
Width
119cm (46.85")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Date of Manufacture

Camden Antiques has dated this Flame Mahogany Writing Desk to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1223288
Dealers Internal Ref
18454
Camden Antiques
Camden Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2012
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A flame mahogany writing desk featuring carved cabriole legs, a raised superstructure with drawers and gallery shelves, and a curved front with brass keyholes.
Flame Mahogany Writing Desk
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A bonheur du jour is a style of ladys writing desk featuring a flat writing surface backed by a raised superstructure, which typically houses small drawers, shelves, or compartments. Originating in 18th-century France, the design became highly popular across Britain and Europe throughout the 19th century.

Antique writing desks of this period were commonly constructed with secondary softwood or oak frames, covered in fine flame mahogany or walnut veneers. Hand-cut dovetail joints, turned spindle galleries, and hand-carved cabriole legs with brass locks and escutcheons represent typical period craftsmanship.

Authentic period desks show signs of age such as slight shrinkage in wood panel seams, hand-cut dovetails on drawer joints, original brass locks, and natural oxidation on interior surfaces. Book-matched flame mahogany veneers on the writing top also indicate traditional hand-cut manufacturing techniques.

Place the desk as a focal point in a study or quiet corner, set against neutral or deep wall shades to emphasize the timber grain. Pair the piece with a minimal contemporary desk chair or an upholstered armchair, and illuminate with a classic brass desk lamp.

Keep the desk positioned away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent veneer lifting and wood drying. Dust the surface regularly with a soft cloth and apply a thin layer of natural beeswax polish annually to protect the finish and maintain its lustre.
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