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French Empire Escritoire Chest Desk 1880 Mahogany
Canonbury Antiques
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French Empire Escritoire Chest Desk 1880 Mahogany

19th century
Description

Classic French Empire escritoire / desk

Crafted from mahogany with ormolu fittings

Great space saving piece as both a desk and a chest of drawers

We date this to circa 1880

Bought from a dealer on March Biron at Paris antiques markets

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

We ship to every corner of the planet - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Physical Dimensions
Height
139cm (54.72")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this French Empire Escritoire Desk to the 1880s.

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SA882485
Description
Classic French Empire escritoire / desk

Crafted from mahogany with ormolu fittings

Great space saving piece as both a desk and a chest of drawers

We date this to circa 1880

Bought from a dealer on March Biron at Paris antiques markets

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

We ship to every corner of the planet - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Height
139cm (54.72")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this French Empire Escritoire Desk to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA882485
Canonbury Antiques
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A late 19th-century French Empire mahogany escritoire desk featuring a dark marble top, drop-front writing compartment, three lower drawers, and ornamental gilt-bronze mounts.
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Archive I A late 19th-century French Empire mahogany escritoire desk featuring a dark marble top, drop-front writing compartment, three lower drawers, and ornamental gilt-bronze mounts.

French Empire Escritoire Chest Desk 1880 Mahogany

Archive II A late 19th-century French Empire mahogany escritoire desk featuring a dark marble top, drop-front writing compartment, three lower drawers, and ornamental gilt-bronze mounts. View II
Archive III A late 19th-century French Empire mahogany escritoire desk featuring a dark marble top, drop-front writing compartment, three lower drawers, and ornamental gilt-bronze mounts. View III
Archive IV A late 19th-century French Empire mahogany escritoire desk featuring a dark marble top, drop-front writing compartment, three lower drawers, and ornamental gilt-bronze mounts. View IV
Archive V A late 19th-century French Empire mahogany escritoire desk featuring a dark marble top, drop-front writing compartment, three lower drawers, and ornamental gilt-bronze mounts. View V
Archive VI A late 19th-century French Empire mahogany escritoire desk featuring a dark marble top, drop-front writing compartment, three lower drawers, and ornamental gilt-bronze mounts. View VI
Archive VII A late 19th-century French Empire mahogany escritoire desk featuring a dark marble top, drop-front writing compartment, three lower drawers, and ornamental gilt-bronze mounts. View VII
Archive VIII A late 19th-century French Empire mahogany escritoire desk featuring a dark marble top, drop-front writing compartment, three lower drawers, and ornamental gilt-bronze mounts. View VIII
Archive IX A late 19th-century French Empire mahogany escritoire desk featuring a dark marble top, drop-front writing compartment, three lower drawers, and ornamental gilt-bronze mounts. View IX
Archive X A late 19th-century French Empire mahogany escritoire desk featuring a dark marble top, drop-front writing compartment, three lower drawers, and ornamental gilt-bronze mounts. View X
Archive XI A late 19th-century French Empire mahogany escritoire desk featuring a dark marble top, drop-front writing compartment, three lower drawers, and ornamental gilt-bronze mounts. View XI
Archive XII A late 19th-century French Empire mahogany escritoire desk featuring a dark marble top, drop-front writing compartment, three lower drawers, and ornamental gilt-bronze mounts. View XII
Archive XIII A late 19th-century French Empire mahogany escritoire desk featuring a dark marble top, drop-front writing compartment, three lower drawers, and ornamental gilt-bronze mounts. View XIII
Archive XIV A late 19th-century French Empire mahogany escritoire desk featuring a dark marble top, drop-front writing compartment, three lower drawers, and ornamental gilt-bronze mounts. View XIV
Archive XV A late 19th-century French Empire mahogany escritoire desk featuring a dark marble top, drop-front writing compartment, three lower drawers, and ornamental gilt-bronze mounts. View XV
Archive XVI A late 19th-century French Empire mahogany escritoire desk featuring a dark marble top, drop-front writing compartment, three lower drawers, and ornamental gilt-bronze mounts. View XVI
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A late 19th-century French Empire mahogany escritoire desk featuring a dark marble top, drop-front writing compartment, three lower drawers, and ornamental gilt-bronze mounts.
French Empire Escritoire Chest Desk 1880 Mahogany
Ref: SA882485
A late 19th-century French Empire mahogany escritoire desk featuring a dark marble top, drop-front writing compartment, three lower drawers, and ornamental gilt-bronze mounts.
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Originating in the early 19th century under Napoleon I, the French Empire style drew heavy inspiration from Greco-Roman architecture and military motifs. Escritoires, or secretaires a abattant, were designed as tall, space-saving writing cabinets featuring drop-front flaps and hidden interior drawers to conduct private correspondence.

Empire furniture is predominantly constructed using rich flame mahogany veneers applied over solid oak or pine framing. Decorative elements routinely incorporate cast gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts with classical iconography, alongside imported marble tops to provide a durable upper surface.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-dovetailed drawer construction, original mercury-gilt or chased bronze fittings, and thick natural marble tops with raw or hand-chiselled undersides. Look for authentic wear around keyholes and proper drop-front counter-mechanisms or support hinges.

A tall mahogany escritoire acts as a commanding focal point in a home office, hallway, or drawing room. Modern interior designers often balance its architectural weight by placing soft ambient lighting, contemporary artwork, or modern minimalist seating nearby.

Dust wood surfaces regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish annually to maintain the timbers lustre. Ormolu mounts should only be dusted gently with a soft dry brush; avoid chemical polishes or abrasive cleaners which can strip the original gilding.
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