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Antique 19th Century Burr Walnut Leather Top Desk
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Antique 19th Century Burr Walnut Leather Top Desk

19th century
For Sale by Pendle Antiques
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A luxurious and elegant piece of furniture for any office or study. The desk features a rich walnut colour with a leather top, adding a touch of sophistication to any room. With dimensions of 97cm in height, 130cm in length and 65cm in width this desk offers ample space for work and reading. This desk is a timeless and classic addition to any home or office space. The desk is cross banded with satinwood and is of exceptional quality.

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Pendle Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

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A luxurious and elegant piece of furniture for any office or study.
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The desk features a rich walnut colour with a leather top, adding a touch of sophistication to any room.
Pendle Antiques

With dimensions of 97cm in height, 130cm in length and 65cm in width this desk offers ample space for work and reading. This desk is a timeless and classic addition to any home or office space. The desk is cross banded with satinwood and is of exceptional quality.

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Pendle Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

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A 19th-century French Rococo Revival writing desk crafted from burr walnut with gilt-bronze mounts, a central leather writing insert, and a raised superstructure of drawers.
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Archive I A 19th-century French Rococo Revival writing desk crafted from burr walnut with gilt-bronze mounts, a central leather writing insert, and a raised superstructure of drawers.

Antique 19th Century Burr Walnut Leather Top Desk

Archive II A 19th-century French Rococo Revival writing desk crafted from burr walnut with gilt-bronze mounts, a central leather writing insert, and a raised superstructure of drawers. View II
Archive III A 19th-century French Rococo Revival writing desk crafted from burr walnut with gilt-bronze mounts, a central leather writing insert, and a raised superstructure of drawers. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century French Rococo Revival writing desk crafted from burr walnut with gilt-bronze mounts, a central leather writing insert, and a raised superstructure of drawers. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century French Rococo Revival writing desk crafted from burr walnut with gilt-bronze mounts, a central leather writing insert, and a raised superstructure of drawers. View V
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Lancashire
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Apr 2011
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A 19th-century French Rococo Revival writing desk crafted from burr walnut with gilt-bronze mounts, a central leather writing insert, and a raised superstructure of drawers.
Antique 19th Century Burr Walnut leather Top Desk
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A 19th-century French Rococo Revival writing desk crafted from burr walnut with gilt-bronze mounts, a central leather writing insert, and a raised superstructure of drawers.
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  • ObjectDesks & Writing Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Rococo Revival
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Leather, Ormolu
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Ormolu mounts, Leather writing insert, Superstructure drawers

This 19th-century French Rococo Revival writing desk is made from warm brown burr walnut with satinwood crossbanding, brass-toned orrmolu mounts, and a leather writing insert. The piece stands on curved cabriole legs and includes a raised superstructure of drawers along with a central drawer beneath the writing surface, ornamented with decorative gilt-metal handles and mounts. The timber displays a polished finish with rich wood grain patterns. Measuring 97 cm in height, 130 cm in length, and 65 cm in width, the desk provides a functional workspace for an office or study. In a contemporary home, the table functions as a practical writing desk or study table. The surface accommodates everyday tasks, paperwork, and reading materials while serving as a decorative focal point in a study, library, or home office. The traditional design integrates easily with period interiors or serves as a contrast in a modern setting.

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A bonheur du jour is a type of small French writing table introduced in the 18th century, typically featuring a raised rear superstructure containing small drawers, cabinets, or shelves above a main writing surface.

These pieces were typically constructed with timber carcasses veneered in figure-rich woods such as burr walnut, kingwood, or rosewood, lined with leather writing surfaces, and decorated with gilded bronze (ormolu) mounts.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, natural timber shrinkages, cast gilt-bronze fittings with signs of hand-chasing, and authentic wear or patina to the leather writing inserts.

A French-style desk functions as a focal point in a home office, bedroom alcove, or formal drawing room, balanced alongside contemporary seating and minimalistic decorative accessories.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources to prevent veneer lifting, apply beeswax periodically to nourish the wood finish, and clean the leather surface using specialised leather conditioners.
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