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Early 19th century French Mahogany Empire Desk

About the Item

Stately Empire desk on four monopodia legs painted a dark verdis gris, joined by two stretchers. Top inset with a tooled black leather writing surface and slide outs (16.5 inches each) on both ends with conforming leather surface, front with three drawers, the right one containing a lockable security compartment.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 70 in (177.8 cm)Depth: 37 in (93.98 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1820
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor old restoration.
  • Seller Location:
    Troy, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: K_1871stDibs: U1105238527163
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