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French Empire Mahogany Writing Desk

About the Item

Mahogany construction with rectangular leather writing surface with gilt brass medallion pulls. Back has gilt metal chariot and horse plaque. Top sits on turned trestle legs and stretcher with gilt brass accents. The single center drawer has foliate gilt metal escutcheon, flanked by two sets of drawers, with foliate brass medallion pulls, gilt metal chariot and horses ormolu to back, rising on turned trestle legs with center stretcher, having gilt metal accents, bulb feet. There is some wear to the leather writing surface.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.25 in (79.38 cm)Width: 71 in (180.34 cm)Depth: 33.25 in (84.46 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Leather,Mahogany,Gilt
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    LOS ANGELES, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2408323848242
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