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Antique French Kidney Shaped Leather Top Desk
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Antique French Kidney Shaped Leather Top Desk

1920 - 1940
Sold 1 August 2025 · Marylebone Antiques
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Description

A stunning antique French kidney shaped leather top desk, dating from around the 1930’s period.

It is of fabulous quality, with a solid birch construction and contrasting veneers of mahogany, king wood and satin wood. There are fine gilt bronze mounts throughout and this has a beautiful pierced brass gallery around the top. The inset green leather top has tooled edges and a gorgeous colour tone.

We have recently had this French polished, it is in great condition for its age.

Width – 40 inches , 102 cm

Depth – 25 inches , 64 cm

Height – 31 inches , 78 cm

Knee height – 23 inches , 58 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this French Kidney Desk to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1112668
Dealers Internal Reference
9620
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Description
A stunning antique French kidney shaped leather top desk, dating from around the 1930’s period.
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It is of fabulous quality, with a solid birch construction and contrasting veneers of mahogany, king wood and satin wood.
Marylebone Antiques

There are fine gilt bronze mounts throughout and this has a beautiful pierced brass gallery around the top. The inset green leather top has tooled edges and a gorgeous colour tone.

We have recently had this French polished, it is in great condition for its age.

Width – 40 inches , 102 cm

Depth – 25 inches , 64 cm

Height – 31 inches , 78 cm

Knee height – 23 inches , 58 cm

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this French Kidney Desk to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1112668
Dealers Internal Ref
9620
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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Archive I An antique French kidney-shaped desk featuring a green leather top, inlaid wood veneer, brass gallery rail, and decorative cast metal mounts on slender cabriole legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique French Kidney Shaped Leather Top Desk

Archive II An antique French kidney-shaped desk featuring a green leather top, inlaid wood veneer, brass gallery rail, and decorative cast metal mounts on slender cabriole legs. View II
Archive III An antique French kidney-shaped desk featuring a green leather top, inlaid wood veneer, brass gallery rail, and decorative cast metal mounts on slender cabriole legs. View III
Archive IV An antique French kidney-shaped desk featuring a green leather top, inlaid wood veneer, brass gallery rail, and decorative cast metal mounts on slender cabriole legs. View IV
Archive V An antique French kidney-shaped desk featuring a green leather top, inlaid wood veneer, brass gallery rail, and decorative cast metal mounts on slender cabriole legs. View V
Archive VI An antique French kidney-shaped desk featuring a green leather top, inlaid wood veneer, brass gallery rail, and decorative cast metal mounts on slender cabriole legs. View VI
Archive VII An antique French kidney-shaped desk featuring a green leather top, inlaid wood veneer, brass gallery rail, and decorative cast metal mounts on slender cabriole legs. View VII
Archive VIII An antique French kidney-shaped desk featuring a green leather top, inlaid wood veneer, brass gallery rail, and decorative cast metal mounts on slender cabriole legs. View VIII
Archive IX An antique French kidney-shaped desk featuring a green leather top, inlaid wood veneer, brass gallery rail, and decorative cast metal mounts on slender cabriole legs. View IX
Archive X An antique French kidney-shaped desk featuring a green leather top, inlaid wood veneer, brass gallery rail, and decorative cast metal mounts on slender cabriole legs. View X
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Telephone 0207 723 7415 or 07973 541308
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Verified Since Nov 2012
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An antique French kidney-shaped desk featuring a green leather top, inlaid wood veneer, brass gallery rail, and decorative cast metal mounts on slender cabriole legs.
Antique French Kidney Shaped Leather Top Desk
Ref: SA1112668
An antique French kidney-shaped desk featuring a green leather top, inlaid wood veneer, brass gallery rail, and decorative cast metal mounts on slender cabriole legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleFrench Antique
  • MaterialMahogany, Walnut, Leather, Brass, Bronze
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCurved kidney shape, Brass gallery rail, Inlaid wood marquetry, Cabriole legs
  • SizeH 78 cm (31 in) x W 102 cm (40 in) x D 64 cm (25 in)

FAQs

Kidney-shaped desks, or bureau en haricot, gained popularity in France during the late 18th century and the Louis XV period, designed to wrap comfortably around the user.

These desks typically feature a hardwood carcase such as mahogany or walnut, veneered with exotic woods, inset with tooled leather writing surfaces, and adorned with cast bronze or brass mounts.

Authenticity is identified through traditional joinery methods, hand-cut dovetails in the drawers, natural wear on the leather, and the weight and craftsmanship of the bronze or brass hardware.

An antique kidney desk works effectively as a standalone writing table in a contemporary home office or as a sophisticated focal point in a living room paired with a minimalist chair.

The wooden frame should be maintained with appropriate beeswax, while the leather insert requires gentle dusting and occasional treatment with specialist leather balms to prevent cracking.
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