French Empire Style Mahogany Writing Desk

Name: French Empire Style Mahogany Writing Desk
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA739069
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Camden Antiques

Description

A bold and impressive French writing desk, or table, in the Empire style and off generous proportions. Very well constructed in solid mahogany with attractive mahogany veneers. The top is fitted with its original sumptuous green leather writing surface and surrounded with a brass molding. With a series of one long drawer, flanked by 2 pairs of shorter drawers (all lockable, keys supplied). Standing on fluted tapering legs. To the front the monopodia supports are fitted with crisply cast gilt metal busts and terminating in stylised feet. Decorated with ormolu mounts throughout and finished to the rear so that this desk could be free-standing within a room if so desired. Offered for sale in excellent condition, ready to go straight into the home or office.

Dimensions:

Width 135cms

Depth 75cms

Height 78cms

Knee-hole clearance 62cms

Physical Dimensions

Height

78cm (30.71")

Width

135cm (53.15")

Depth

75cm (29.53")

Declaration

Camden Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA739069

Dealers Internal Reference

717

Description

A bold and impressive French writing desk, or table, in the Empire style and off generous proportions. Very well constructed in solid mahogany with attractive mahogany veneers.

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The top is fitted with its original sumptuous green leather writing surface and surrounded with a brass molding.

Camden Antiques

With a series of one long drawer, flanked by 2 pairs of shorter drawers (all lockable, keys supplied). Standing on fluted tapering legs. To the front the monopodia supports are fitted with crisply cast gilt metal busts and terminating in stylised feet. Decorated with ormolu mounts throughout and finished to the rear so that this desk could be free-standing within a room if so desired. Offered for sale in excellent condition, ready to go straight into the home or office.

Dimensions:

Width 135cms

Depth 75cms

Height 78cms