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19th Century French Burr Walnut Writing Table
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19th Century French Burr Walnut Writing Table

19th century
Sold 27 March 2025 · FB Antiques
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For sale is a 19th century French burr walnut writing table, having a single drawer, standing on elegantly shaped legs, the front two with decorative ormolu mounts. The table is in good condition, showing minor signs of wear commensurate with age and use.

Width: 90cm Depth: 50cm Height: 79cm

Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this French Burr Walnut Writing Table to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
90cm (35.43")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA809520
Dealers Internal Reference
S27-723
Description
For sale is a 19th century French burr walnut writing table, having a single drawer, standing on elegantly shaped legs, the front two with decorative ormolu mounts. The table is in good condition, showing minor signs of wear commensurate with age and use.

Width: 90cm Depth: 50cm Height: 79cm

Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this French Burr Walnut Writing Table to the 19th Century.

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
90cm (35.43")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
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SA809520
Dealers Internal Ref
S27-723
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Archive I A nineteenth-century French writing table crafted from burr walnut with curved cabriole legs and ornate brass mounts. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century French Burr Walnut Writing Table

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Rawlings Farm Buildings
Unit 7 Main Road
Rettendon Common
Chelmsford
Essex
CM3 8DY
United Kingdom
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Location: Rawlings Farm Buildings, Unit 7 Main Road, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford , Essex, CM3 8DY, United Kingdom
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A nineteenth-century French writing table crafted from burr walnut with curved cabriole legs and ornate brass mounts.
19th Century French Burr Walnut Writing Table
Ref: SA809520
A nineteenth-century French writing table crafted from burr walnut with curved cabriole legs and ornate brass mounts.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesks and Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Provincial
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Ormolu mounts, Serpentine apron, Burr walnut grain
  • SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 90 cm (35 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

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Nineteenth-century French writing tables typically feature elegant cabriole legs, serpentine aprons, and ornamental gilt-bronze or brass mounts, reflecting the enduring influence of Rococo and Louis XV design traditions.

These tables are traditionally constructed using a sturdy hardwood carcase veneered in highly figured burr walnut, joined with traditional mortise and tenon techniques, and accented with cast or chased brass mounts.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetails in drawer construction, hand-chased metal mounts with natural oxidation, and genuine wood shrinkage cracks beneath the burr walnut veneer rather than printed modern simulations.

An antique writing table can serve as a striking focal point in a contemporary room by pairing it with minimalist modern seating to create a balanced contrast between historical craftsmanship and clean contemporary lines.

Preserve antique walnut by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood splitting, and clean surfaces periodically using a soft, dry cloth without applying modern silicone-based polishes.
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