French Directoire Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Leather Top Desk

French Directoire (Late 18th Century) mahogany desk with a black leather top surrounded by a shallow reticulated brass gallery, having two drawers on either side of a central drawer, and an additional black leather topped writing surface that extends from the side of the desk, resting on 4 fluted, brass inlaid, tapered legs.
SKU
REG4017
Item Location
New York, NY
Dimensions (in)
Width: 58.50"
Depth: 31.00"
Height: 30.00"
Style
French
Directoire
Color
Black, Brown, Gold
Category
Furniture
Tables, Office/Library
Desks/Library Tables, Desks/Conference/Library Tables
Materials & Techniques
brass, leather, mahogany, metal, wood
Condition
Wear and cracks in leather surface, minor scuffs consistent with age and use. Missing keys.
Good; Wear consistent with age and use
$22,000 (USD)
In Stock
Quantity:1
SEE IN PERSON
location

Newel Warehouse

32-00 Skillman Ave

Long Island City NY - 11101

phone(212) 758-1970

French Directoire Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Leather Top Desk

French Directoire (Late 18th Century) mahogany desk with a black leather top surrounded by a shallow reticulated brass gallery, having two drawers on either side of a central drawer, and an additional black leather topped writing surface that extends from the side of the desk, resting on 4 fluted, brass inlaid, tapered legs.
In Stock
$22,000
Quantity:1
SEE IN PERSON
location

Newel Warehouse

32-00 Skillman Ave

Long Island City NY - 11101

phone(212) 758-1970
SKU
REG4017
Item Location
New York, NY
Dimensions (in)
Width:
58.5"
Depth:
31.0"
Height:
30.0"
Style
French
Category
Furniture
Tables, Office/Library
Desks/Library Tables, Desks/Conference/Library Tables
Color
Black, Brown, Gold
Materials & Techniques
brass, leather, mahogany, metal, wood

Directoire

Directoire style is a period of decorative arts, fashion, and particularly furniture design in France Post-Revolution, from 1795 to 1804. This style is characterized by Neoclassical architectural forms, minimal carving, veneers, and decorative painting. It is named for the French Directory, the governing committee of the time.

Gallery

A gallery is the ornamental railing around the edge of a table or desk. These can be made from wood, or various metals.

Mahogany

Mahogany is a straight grained hard wood with silky texture, ranging in color from dark brown to red. Furniture made from mahogany became popular in Britain from Mid-18th Century on, spreading throughout Europe.

Directoire

Directoire style is a period of decorative arts, fashion, and particularly furniture design in France Post-Revolution, from 1795 to 1804. This style is characterized by Neoclassical architectural forms, minimal carving, veneers, and decorative painting. It is named for the French Directory, the governing committee of the time.

Gallery

A gallery is the ornamental railing around the edge of a table or desk. These can be made from wood, or various metals.

Mahogany

Mahogany is a straight grained hard wood with silky texture, ranging in color from dark brown to red. Furniture made from mahogany became popular in Britain from Mid-18th Century on, spreading throughout Europe.

Directoire

Directoire style is a period of decorative arts, fashion, and particularly furniture design in France Post-Revolution, from 1795 to 1804. This style is characterized by Neoclassical architectural forms, minimal carving, veneers, and decorative painting. It is named for the French Directory, the governing committee of the time.

Gallery

A gallery is the ornamental railing around the edge of a table or desk. These can be made from wood, or various metals.

Mahogany

Mahogany is a straight grained hard wood with silky texture, ranging in color from dark brown to red. Furniture made from mahogany became popular in Britain from Mid-18th Century on, spreading throughout Europe.

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