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French 19th Century Mahogany Directoire Desk

Offered by: Fireside Antiques

Description
Dimensions: 28 ⅞” H x 56 ¼” W x 26 ½” D

An ingenious leather-topped mahogany desk with hidden extensions on each side to add occasional surface area. The leaves on the sides are still the original emerald green leather framed by gold tooling, whereas the main body has darkened and patinated to mostly brown–which suits the beautiful whorls in the mahogany grain. A clover-shaped key is used to operate the locks on the four drawers: two small drawers on the left side of the case, a wider drawer at center, and one deep drawer on the right. The right drawer also offers a locking compartment using a separate key. Four squared and tapered legs are fitted with elegant brass sabot feet. At home or in an office, this circa 1830 mahogany desk will be a pleasure to work at. Cleaned, tightened, and polished with a French paste wax, ready to join your interior. Please view the detailed images.

Leaf dimensions (each): 27 ½” H x 20 ¼” W x 10” D
Width extended: 76” W
Knee clearance: 22 ⅛” H x 21 ½” W

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Brass, Carved, Leather, Mahogany, Handmade.
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1830
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	771937

Dimensions

W.	56.25 in;	H.	28.875 in;	D.	26.5 in;
W.	142.88 cm;	H.	73.34 cm;	D.	67.31 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.