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Antique French Desk C1930
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Antique French Desk C1930

1920 - 1940
Sold 29 July 2025 · Swag Antiques
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Description

This is a beautiful desk made of mahogany with a tan leather top.

Five drawers to the front. Extendable side slides.

Brass decoration is applied throughout the desk.

Great colour with stylish fluted legs and brass caps.

A lovely top.

130cm long (197cm long when slides are out)

70cm deep x 76cm high

Legroom 61cm

Date of Manufacture

Swag Antiques has dated this French Antique Writing Desk to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Reference Numbers
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SA1141162
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We have been buying and selling antiques for over 30 years.

We have a wide range of antiques, retro, vintage and decorative pieces in a contemporary setting in our premises in East Sussex.

We source pieces mainly from Europe and the UK and buy

regularly to ensure there is always a good choice of mirrors, furniture and unique pieces.

Due to the proximity of our home to the coast we have monthly buying trips to France so our stock is always changing. We aim to give good value and each item is restored so it is ready to be loved in your home.

Paul and Avril

Description
This is a beautiful desk made of mahogany with a tan leather top.

Five drawers to the front. Extendable side slides.

Brass decoration is applied throughout the desk.

Great colour with stylish fluted legs and brass caps.

A lovely top.

130cm long (197cm long when slides are out)

70cm deep x 76cm high

Legroom 61cm

Date of Manufacture

Swag Antiques has dated this French Antique Writing Desk to the 1930s.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1141162
Swag Antiques
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Telephone 07850 733269
Location
West Pound
Applesham Farm
Coombes
East Sussex
BN15 0RP
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/swagantiques
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Location: West Pound, Applesham Farm, Coombes, East Sussex, BN15 0RP, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
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A dark wood antique French writing desk featuring five drawers, tapered legs, and brass trim details against a white panelled wall.
Antique French Desk c1930
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A dark wood antique French writing desk featuring five drawers, tapered legs, and brass trim details against a white panelled wall.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleFrench Antique
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTapered legs, Brass banding, Multiple drawers, Ring pulls
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 130 cm (51 in) x D 70 cm (28 in)

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Early 20th-century French desks often combine traditional neoclassical elegance with cleaner, streamlined lines, frequently featuring fine timber veneers and restrained metal mounts.

These pieces typically utilised dense hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, often complemented by hand-cast brass hardware, ormolu accents, and occasionally leather-insets.

Authenticity is generally determined by traditional joinery techniques, such as hand-cut dovetails in the drawer construction, age-appropriate timber oxidisation, and solid brass fittings rather than modern plated substitutes.

Positioning a classic wooden desk against a minimalist neutral wall creates a striking focal point, balancing historical character with clean, modern architectural lines.

Maintain the wood by applying microcrystalline wax periodically, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fading, and keeping the piece away from direct heat sources to stop timber splitting.
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