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French 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk

Offered by: Fireside Antiques

Description
Dimensions: 43 ⅛” H x 38 ¼” W x 18 ¼” D

A petite mahogany and leather-top writing desk from France, circa 1840, ready to inspire you daily with its many unique features both decorative and functional. The writing surface is covered in beautiful almond-toned, tooled leather (with subtle fleur-de-lis) that easily slides forward, extending the work surface by 4 ⅝”. A stack of four small drawers over the desktop are accented with a fret-carved gallery at the back rising to an upper shelf supported by matching, fret-carved brackets. The desk surface has a height of 27 ⅝” and the knee clearance is 23” H. Of the four upper drawers the top two use small, turned wood knobs to open and of the bottom two, the right drawer retains a working lock while the left drawer requires the key to use as a pull. The desk apron contains two drawers using the included key as a pull, fitting into carved wood escutcheons that blend seamlessly with the drawer fronts. Four legs are exquisitely carved and turned to smooth undulations and fluting that have an interesting profile from every angle. Cleaned, tightened, and polished with a French paste wax–please view the detailed images to see the current condition. One key included.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Carved, Leather, Mahogany, turned, Tooling.
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1840
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	4523-5
Incollect Reference #:	820246

Dimensions

W.	38.25 in;	H.	43.125 in;	D.	18.25 in;
W.	97.16 cm;	H.	109.54 cm;	D.	46.36 cm;

Message from Seller:

Fireside Antiques, founded in 1982 by Cheri McDaniel and Susan Roland, is now owned and operated by the third generation, Laura Roland. For inquiries, contact info@firesideantiques.com or 225.752.9565, and explore our extensive collection either online or at our 18,000 square foot showroom in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.