44,496  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 183 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
GIFTS
183 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Sort Order
Items Per Page
Browse Categories
Sort order
Items per page
ID #SA287068
SOLD
Email Phone
Save
Writing Desk / Semanier
Sold by Merchant House Antiques
sold SA287068
Sorry, but this item has been sold.
Merchant House Antiques

Merchant House Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Apr 2008
Browse dealers 94 items
  • About Us
    4th generation of antiques specialists. Expert in quality 19th century european furniture - specialists in farmhouse tables.
Id #SA287068
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Writing Desk / Semanier

19th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · Merchant House Antiques
This “Writing Desk / Semanier” found a buyer.

It was listed by Merchant House Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Description

This is an absolutely delightful desk /semanier of exceptional quality. French c 1890.

The fall drops to reveal 5 smoothly running stationary drawers and a maroon writing surface in the original leather. There are 3 working keys and

The remaining drawers are lined and also run well.

The entire semanier is veneered with kingwood,tulip wood and satinwood, the drawers being constructed from solid oak and superbly decorated with veneers on the fronts. A removable marble sits atop the semanier.

Seen here in top showroom condition, this item has been well maintained over the years. We have simply waxed and polished it to show the beautiful patina.

Height 55" 147cm width 33" 84cm depth 18" 46cm

Prompt delivery available to most areas...please call

Declaration

Merchant House Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA287068
Dealers Internal Reference
WIL
Dealers Notes

Overseas / USA enquiries welcome, please contact us direct for competitive shipping quotes.

Description
This is an absolutely delightful desk /semanier of exceptional quality. French c 1890.
“
The fall drops to reveal 5 smoothly running stationary drawers and a maroon writing surface in the original leather.
Merchant House Antiques

There are 3 working keys and

fig 1. WRITING DESK / SEMANIER
fig 1. Writing Desk / Semanier

The remaining drawers are lined and also run well.

The entire semanier is veneered with kingwood,tulip wood and satinwood, the drawers being constructed from solid oak and superbly decorated with veneers on the fronts. A removable marble sits atop the semanier.

fig 2. WRITING DESK / SEMANIER
fig 2. Writing Desk / Semanier

Seen here in top showroom condition, this item has been well maintained over the years. We have simply waxed and polished it to show the beautiful patina.

Height 55" 147cm width 33" 84cm depth 18" 46cm

Prompt delivery available to most areas...please call

Date of Manufacture

Merchant House Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA287068
Dealers Internal Ref
WIL
Merchant House Antiques
Merchant House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2008

4th generation of antiques specialists. Expert in quality 19th century european furniture - specialists in farmhouse tables.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Merchant House Antiques Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
WRITING DESK / SEMANIER SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
1 / 5
Archive I WRITING DESK / SEMANIER SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Writing Desk / Semanier

Archive II WRITING DESK / SEMANIER View II
Archive III WRITING DESK / SEMANIER View III
Archive IV WRITING DESK / SEMANIER View IV
Archive V WRITING DESK / SEMANIER View V
Enlarged Archival View
Telephone 07768 960144
Location
Cotswold and Devon
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Verified Since Apr 2008
Items For Sale 94
Items Sold 4,220
Merchant House Antiques
Merchant House Antiques
Verified Since Apr 2008
View Dealer Info
Location: Cotswold and Devon, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
Verified
Apr 2008
For Sale
94
Sold
4,220
WRITING DESK / SEMANIER
WRITING DESK / SEMANIER
Ref: SA287068
WRITING DESK / SEMANIER
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Archival Detail
Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.
Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.
Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.
Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • Period19th century
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories