French Cherrywood Writing Desk, circa 1840

Center unit finished on all four sides. Made of oak, it is completely veneered in mahogany feather and decorated with carved mahogany moldings and pilasters. Consisting of two doors superimposed by a drawer under the top with an internal lectern. On the sliding surface there is a riser with a retractable...

This writing table is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period style is remarkable with its straight, classical and timeles...

A handsome Biedermeier sofa table or writing desk in Cuban mahogany with one drawer and two drop leaves on cylinder column resting on quatre-form base with carved lions' paw feet, Sw...

Larger than the typical Louis XV writing desk, this cherrywood bureau de pente was hand-carved in France during the late 1700’s, just after the period ended. This type of desk went by several names, including bureau dos d’âne and secrétaire à dessus brisé, and they almost always featured a fold-down writing surface. Four long, slender cabriole legs, which are typical of Louis XV writing desks, provide a sturdy base for the beautiful desk. The curvaceousness of the legs continues throughout the desk, from the subtly contoured sides to the highly sinuous apron on all sides. Set within the apron are two drawers with round bronze pulls that flank a faux center drawer with a foliate and shell handle. The fold-down writing surface, which has a functioning lock with a foliate escutcheon, opens to reveal eight small arbalete drawers arranged in four columns. Above the topmost drawers of each column is an open storage compartment. There are two more larger storage compartments in the center above a false-bottom hidden compartment. The fold down writing surface is held by a set of polished steel arms. A graceful and functional bureau de pente from the late 18th century, this cherrywood slant top writing desk...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning rare and original Circa 1840 Pollard Oak Library writing table or desk with Chestnut Brown lea...

the rectangular top with rounded corners formed of three boards resting atop a case fitted with one long drawer and one long writing slide, having a descending shaped apron and raise...