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An C18th Dutch Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Escritoire
For sale by I M Chaney Antique Furniture
for sale €5,616     $6,096
£4,800
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An C18th Dutch Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Escritoire

18th century
Description

18th century Dutch walnut and marquetry inlaid escritoire, the fall front enclosing a fitted interior with an arrangement of drawers, pigeon holes and an adjustable leather writing surface, the base with two short over two long drawers, raised on turned bun feet,

Measuring

Height 173cm

Width 119cm

Depth 50cms

Condition

There are small losses to the veneer inlays, the feet are replacements, there is a warp on the built in writing stand and one of the brass supports is missing.

Most of these small faults and the missing brass support will be replaced prior to delivery

Date of Manufacture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this Dutch Walnut Marquetry Escritoire to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09706796
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 285-330 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Cushion-moulded cornice drawer: characteristic shape of Dutch case furniture of the period.
Thick saw-cut veneers with long horizontal shrinkage lines: natural movement of early timber.
Foliate marquetry with classical urns, triton figures and birds: finely detailed period craftsmanship.
Fitted architectural interior: stepped small drawers and central cupboard retain original proportions.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1243828
Dealers Notes

Delivery can easily be arranged for this item smaller items are generally sent free of charge to the uk, larger items can be sent via a courier, I keep this service as cheap as possible, the larger items are picked up and delivered to you within 7-10 days should you require a quicker delivery expect to pay at least double the normal cost.

If you are unhappy with any item I offer a full money back guarantee once the item is safely back in my possession and undamaged as a result of misuse. Please feel free to ring me with any queries you may have, I'm always happy to discuss anything to do with antiques !!

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Description
18th century Dutch walnut and marquetry inlaid escritoire, the fall front enclosing a fitted interior with an arrangement of drawers, pigeon holes and an adjustable leather writing surface, the base with two short over two long drawers, raised on turned bun feet,
fig 1. An eighteenth-century Dutch walnut escritoire featuring intricate floral marquetry inlays on the fall-front writing flap and lower chest drawers, set on turned bun feet.
fig 1. An C18th Dutch Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Escritoire

Measuring

Height 173cm

Width 119cm

Depth 50cms

Condition

“
There are small losses to the veneer inlays, the feet are replacements, there is a warp on the built in writing stand and one of the brass supports is missing.
I M Chaney Antique Furniture

Most of these small faults and the missing brass support will be replaced prior to delivery

Date of Manufacture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this Dutch Walnut Marquetry Escritoire to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09706796
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 285-330 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Cushion-moulded cornice drawer: characteristic shape of Dutch case furniture of the period.
Thick saw-cut veneers with long horizontal shrinkage lines: natural movement of early timber.
Foliate marquetry with classical urns, triton figures and birds: finely detailed period craftsmanship.
Fitted architectural interior: stepped small drawers and central cupboard retain original proportions.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243828
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the I M Chaney Antique Furniture Profile Page

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Archive I An eighteenth-century Dutch walnut escritoire featuring intricate floral marquetry inlays on the fall-front writing flap and lower chest drawers, set on turned bun feet.

An C18th Dutch Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Escritoire

Archive II An eighteenth-century Dutch walnut escritoire featuring intricate floral marquetry inlays on the fall-front writing flap and lower chest drawers, set on turned bun feet. View II
Archive III An eighteenth-century Dutch walnut escritoire featuring intricate floral marquetry inlays on the fall-front writing flap and lower chest drawers, set on turned bun feet. View III
Archive IV An eighteenth-century Dutch walnut escritoire featuring intricate floral marquetry inlays on the fall-front writing flap and lower chest drawers, set on turned bun feet. View IV
Archive V An eighteenth-century Dutch walnut escritoire featuring intricate floral marquetry inlays on the fall-front writing flap and lower chest drawers, set on turned bun feet. View V
Archive VI An eighteenth-century Dutch walnut escritoire featuring intricate floral marquetry inlays on the fall-front writing flap and lower chest drawers, set on turned bun feet. View VI
Archive VII An eighteenth-century Dutch walnut escritoire featuring intricate floral marquetry inlays on the fall-front writing flap and lower chest drawers, set on turned bun feet. View VII
Archive VIII An eighteenth-century Dutch walnut escritoire featuring intricate floral marquetry inlays on the fall-front writing flap and lower chest drawers, set on turned bun feet. View VIII
Archive IX An eighteenth-century Dutch walnut escritoire featuring intricate floral marquetry inlays on the fall-front writing flap and lower chest drawers, set on turned bun feet. View IX
Archive X An eighteenth-century Dutch walnut escritoire featuring intricate floral marquetry inlays on the fall-front writing flap and lower chest drawers, set on turned bun feet. View X
Archive XI An eighteenth-century Dutch walnut escritoire featuring intricate floral marquetry inlays on the fall-front writing flap and lower chest drawers, set on turned bun feet. View XI
Archive XII An eighteenth-century Dutch walnut escritoire featuring intricate floral marquetry inlays on the fall-front writing flap and lower chest drawers, set on turned bun feet. View XII
Archive XIII An eighteenth-century Dutch walnut escritoire featuring intricate floral marquetry inlays on the fall-front writing flap and lower chest drawers, set on turned bun feet. View XIII
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I M Chaney Antique Furniture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture
Telephone 07739 084300
Location
25 North View
Westbury Park
Bristol
BS6 7PT
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/imc
Verified Since Aug 2009
Items For Sale 219
Items Sold 2,532
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
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An eighteenth-century Dutch walnut escritoire featuring intricate floral marquetry inlays on the fall-front writing flap and lower chest drawers, set on turned bun feet.
An C18th Dutch walnut marquetry inlaid escritoire
Ref: SA1243828
An eighteenth-century Dutch walnut escritoire featuring intricate floral marquetry inlays on the fall-front writing flap and lower chest drawers, set on turned bun feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks & Writing Furniture
  • Period18th century
  • Style18th Century Dutch Baroque
  • MaterialWalnut, Oak, Brass, Fruitwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFloral marquetry, Urn motif, Fall front writing flap, Bun feet

FAQs

An escritoire is a specialised writing cabinet featuring a fall-front door that lowers to create a flat writing surface, concealing internal drawers and compartments. Popularised across Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries, particularly in Dutch and French cabinetmaking, it served as a secure hub for correspondence and record-keeping.

Craftsmen primarily utilised high-grade walnut veneers applied over solid oak frames, decorated with floral marquetry featuring contrasting fruitwoods or stained timbers. Construction included hand-cut dovetail joints, brass keyhole escutcheons, and bun feet turned from solid timber.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-sawn veneers that are thicker than modern machine-cut veneers, alongside irregular saw marks on unpolished drawer interiors. Additionally, genuine age manifests through natural shrinkage cracks along grain lines and uneven oxidisation on brass hardware.

A marquetry escritoire serves as a focal architectural piece in a hallway, library, or living space when offset against neutral walls and modern lighting. Combining intricate historic woodwork with simple contemporary ceramics or minimal seating creates a balanced contrast between traditional craft and modern design.

Maintain stable indoor humidity and position the wood away from direct sunlight or radiators to prevent veneer lifting. Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a thin coat of beeswax annually, avoiding silicone-based polishes or harsh chemical sprays.
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