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Napoleon 3rd Ebonised Writing Table Engraved Diehl Paris Circa 1850
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Napoleon 3rd Ebonised Writing Table Engraved Diehl Paris Circa 1850

19th century
Description

Stunning quality single drawer writing table with top quality brass inlay and ormolu mounts and applied decoration. It is engraved Diehl Paris to the lock which is original to the piece as is the key.

Of German origin, Charles-Guillaume Diehl was born in Steinbach (Grand-Duché de Hesse) on the 20th July 1811. He moved to Paris in 1840, to 3 rue de Thorigny, and then to 170 rue Saint-Martin, but wasn’t listed in the Almanach du Commerce until 1850. At this point, he set up at 16 rue Michel-le-comte. He then moved to number 21 on the same street (1851-1842) and to number 19, until he died (1853-1885).

He exhibited at the Paris exhibition of 1867

This piece is in excellent order with a few old woodworm holes but fully complete inlay and ormolu

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
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Beresford Antiques LTD has dated this Ebonised French Writing Table to the 19th Century.

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SA841768
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Description
Stunning quality single drawer writing table with top quality brass inlay and ormolu mounts and applied decoration. It is engraved Diehl Paris to the lock which is original to the piece as is the key.
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Of German origin, Charles-Guillaume Diehl was born in Steinbach (Grand-Duché de Hesse) on the 20th July 1811.
Beresford Antiques LTD

He moved to Paris in 1840, to 3 rue de Thorigny, and then to 170 rue Saint-Martin, but wasn’t listed in the Almanach du Commerce until 1850. At this point, he set up at 16 rue Michel-le-comte. He then moved to number 21 on the same street (1851-1842) and to number 19, until he died (1853-1885).

He exhibited at the Paris exhibition of 1867

This piece is in excellent order with a few old woodworm holes but fully complete inlay and ormolu

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Date of Manufacture

Beresford Antiques LTD has dated this Ebonised French Writing Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA841768
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An ebonised nineteenth-century French writing table featuring gilt-bronze mounts, fluted tapered legs, a single central drawer, and a shaped top with central marquetry detailing.
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Archive I An ebonised nineteenth-century French writing table featuring gilt-bronze mounts, fluted tapered legs, a single central drawer, and a shaped top with central marquetry detailing.

Napoleon 3rd Ebonised Writing Table Engraved Diehl Paris Circa 1850

Archive II An ebonised nineteenth-century French writing table featuring gilt-bronze mounts, fluted tapered legs, a single central drawer, and a shaped top with central marquetry detailing. View II
Archive III An ebonised nineteenth-century French writing table featuring gilt-bronze mounts, fluted tapered legs, a single central drawer, and a shaped top with central marquetry detailing. View III
Archive IV An ebonised nineteenth-century French writing table featuring gilt-bronze mounts, fluted tapered legs, a single central drawer, and a shaped top with central marquetry detailing. View IV
Archive V An ebonised nineteenth-century French writing table featuring gilt-bronze mounts, fluted tapered legs, a single central drawer, and a shaped top with central marquetry detailing. View V
Archive VI An ebonised nineteenth-century French writing table featuring gilt-bronze mounts, fluted tapered legs, a single central drawer, and a shaped top with central marquetry detailing. View VI
Archive VII An ebonised nineteenth-century French writing table featuring gilt-bronze mounts, fluted tapered legs, a single central drawer, and a shaped top with central marquetry detailing. View VII
Archive VIII An ebonised nineteenth-century French writing table featuring gilt-bronze mounts, fluted tapered legs, a single central drawer, and a shaped top with central marquetry detailing. View VIII
Archive IX An ebonised nineteenth-century French writing table featuring gilt-bronze mounts, fluted tapered legs, a single central drawer, and a shaped top with central marquetry detailing. View IX
Archive X An ebonised nineteenth-century French writing table featuring gilt-bronze mounts, fluted tapered legs, a single central drawer, and a shaped top with central marquetry detailing. View X
Archive XI An ebonised nineteenth-century French writing table featuring gilt-bronze mounts, fluted tapered legs, a single central drawer, and a shaped top with central marquetry detailing. View XI
Archive XII An ebonised nineteenth-century French writing table featuring gilt-bronze mounts, fluted tapered legs, a single central drawer, and a shaped top with central marquetry detailing. View XII
Archive XIII An ebonised nineteenth-century French writing table featuring gilt-bronze mounts, fluted tapered legs, a single central drawer, and a shaped top with central marquetry detailing. View XIII
Archive XIV An ebonised nineteenth-century French writing table featuring gilt-bronze mounts, fluted tapered legs, a single central drawer, and a shaped top with central marquetry detailing. View XIV
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An ebonised nineteenth-century French writing table featuring gilt-bronze mounts, fluted tapered legs, a single central drawer, and a shaped top with central marquetry detailing.
Napoleon 3rd ebonised writing table engraved Diehl Paris circa 1850
Ref: SA841768
An ebonised nineteenth-century French writing table featuring gilt-bronze mounts, fluted tapered legs, a single central drawer, and a shaped top with central marquetry detailing.
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Originating during the reign of Emperor Napoleon III in mid-nineteenth-century France, this style is known for reviving earlier French designs such as Louis XV and Louis XVI, frequently featuring dark ebonised woods, rich marquetry, and fine gilt-bronze ormolu mounts.

These tables were typically crafted from hardwoods such as oak or fruitwood, coated with an ebonised lacquer finish, and embellished with gilded brass or bronze mounts, leather writing surfaces, and delicate wood marquetry inlays.

Authentic pieces often exhibit hand-cut joinery, heavy cast-bronze mounts with hand-chased detail, period lock mechanisms, and maker stamps or engraved signatures near the drawer linings or undersides.

An ebonised desk can serve as a focal point in a contemporary study or hallway when paired with neutral walls, minimalist modern seating, and understated lighting to highlight the gilded metallic details.

Clean ebonised wood gently with a soft dry cloth and avoid harsh chemical polishes. Gilt-bronze ormolu should be dusted regularly and kept dry, as abrasive cleaners can strip away the original gilding.
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