Antique Bureau Desk, French, Escritoire, Oak, 19th Century Circa 1870

Our Stock # 18.5122

This is an antique bureau desk, a French escritoire in oak dating to circa 1870. 

• A fine example of its type in oak and mahogany
• Appealing biscuit hues in the wax polished finish
• Grain interest and a desirable aged patina

• Raised on oblique block feet, the canted corners decorated with floral and foliate appliqué
• The serpentine pediment mounting a beautifully pierced, carved foliate spray
• The side panels in well figured oak and good order

• Arranged 'draw over fall over three shaped drawers'
• Benefiting from working locks and keys to the upper drawer and fall
• Dressed with the original ornate brass drop handles

• Opening the fall offers a generous working space at a comfortable height
• The rear stationery chest offers a single full width drawer
• Over twin banks of four drawers dressed with turned pulls
• Flanking a central cubby hole with decorated pillars
• Over a full width recess benefitting from square pen drawers either side

A substantial, attractive bureau in good order. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 106cm (41.75'')
Max Depth: 56cm (22'')
Max Height: 184cm (72.5'')

Desk Width: 85cm (33.5'')
Desk Depth: 57cm (22.5'')
Desk Height: 79.5cm (31.25'')