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French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Writing Desk with Embossed Leather Top

About the Item

Elegant dual-sided 1880s French Empire style pedestal leg desk featuring the original rectangular gold embossed green leather top in good condition. Top sits on turned trestle legs with gilt bronze accents and stretcher. The single center drawer has foliate gilt metal escutcheon, flanked by two sets of drawers, also with foliate gilt bronze escutcheons, all rising on turned trestle legs with center stretcher and bulb feet. The desk comes with five pull-out drawers and one sliding shelf. Comes with two original keys. The desk is surrounded in elegant brass and a circular leaf wreath accent. This desk is sturdy, elegant, and ready to be used in any home or office for years to come. #5068 Dimensions: H of Kneehole 21.75”
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.75 in (75.57 cm)Width: 51 in (129.54 cm)Depth: 27.5 in (69.85 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Hopewell, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU919837692172

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