19th Century French Desk and Matching Desk Chair

Name: 19th Century French Desk and Matching Desk Chair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA926771
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Martlesham Antiques

Description

A freestanding 19th Century French mahogany writing desk, the moulded edge top having a green leather writing surface decorated with blind and gilt tooling, the front of the desk consisting of three oak lined drawers with original decorative brass escutcheons, brass mounts and and workable locks and keys, the end drawers having brass circular patraes, all three drawer fronts having wonderful decorative inlay, the right hand drawer having a lockable secret compartment. The reverse of the desk being exactly the same as the front but having three faux drawers. Supported on four elegant turned and fluted legs terminating on engraved brass feet. In excellent condition and having a lovely warm mahogany colour. Circa 1880.

57” x 29” x 30 1/2” high

145cms x 74cms x 78cms high

An elegant and decorative 19th Century French mahogany desk chair with a cane seat, having a curved back with fluted central splat back, curved and inlaid arms, inlaid frame with decorative circular patraes, standing on front turned and fluted legs with brass feet and out swept rear legs. Circa 1880.

24” x 19” x 30 1/2” high – 17 1/2” seat height

61cms x 49cms x 78cms high – 45cms seat height

Physical Dimensions

Height

78cm (30.71")

Width

145cm (57.09")

Depth

74cm (29.13")

Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA926771

Dealers Internal Reference

3314

Dealers Notes

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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

Description

fig 1. 19th Century French desk and matching desk chair — fig 1. 19th Century French Desk and Matching Desk Chair

57” x 29” x 30 1/2” high

145cms x 74cms x 78cms high

An elegant and decorative 19th Century French mahogany desk chair with a cane seat, having a curved back with fluted central splat back, curved and inlaid arms, inlaid frame with decorative circular patraes, standing on front turned and fluted legs with brass feet and out swept rear legs. Circa 1880.

24” x 19” x 30 1/2” high – 17 1/2” seat height

61cms x 49cms x 78cms high – 45cms seat height