19th Century Charles X Writing Desk with secret compartment

C1830 Louis Philippe Mahogany Document Desk with Leather Faced Drawers. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions. Desk Height: 28.5

Circa 1810. French Empire Mahogany Secretary With Ormolu Fittings & Trim

19th Century Spanish Olive Wood Tilt Top Desk Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos. Message us with any qu...

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Writing Desk Book Detail / Pull-Out Writing Surface Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questi...

This is an antique tallboy correspondence desk. A French, drawing room escritoire in bookmatched kingwood, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A statement in both form a...

19th Century English Writing Desk with Drawers and Hinged Door and Original Handles

A antique desk cabinet for storing letters and cards. Made of wood veneer with foliage wood inlay. Made in France, circa 1870-1880 Note: one of th...

A Louis Philippe period (1830–1848) fruitwood secretaire abattant fall front desk. Born in France in the mid-19th century, hand-crafted of rich solid fruitwood with warm wood tones, subtle grain detail, and nicely aged mellow patina over the whole. Finished in French Empire taste, having a molded cornice, concealed ogee frieze drawer with dovetail joinery, over fall front panel, opening to reveal original fitted interior gallery, with inset gilt tooled leather writing surface, large open shelf cubby, six drawers of various size, above double-door cabinet with brass shield escutcheon that opens to provide generous storage space, and an additional lower drawer for valuables hidden in the base molding, rising on square feet. Dimensions: (approx) 56.75" High 41" Wide, 17.5" Deep History/Back Story: Louis Philippe furniture had the same types and forms as the earlier French Restoration style, but with less decoration; comfort was the primary consideration. During the turbulent French Revolution and following Napoleon rule, Louis Philippe (1773-1850) remained in exile for 21 years until the Bourbon Restoration, when he became the King of the French from 1830 to 1848. For the first time, the developing upper class–not the monarchy–influenced the progression of this style’s characteristics. However, King Louis Philippe’s personality still inspired many aspects.  His casual nature reflected this style’s informal, comfortable build. Much of the style was taken from the personality of the King himself. Unlike his Bourbon predecessors, he wore business dress...