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19th Century Walnut Writing Table
Martlesham Antiques
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£2,150

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19th Century Walnut Writing Table

19th century
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A lovely quality 19th Century walnut writing table, the shaped top having a black leather writing surface decorated with blind and gold tooling, finely carved ormolu moulded edge running along the edge of the top above a shaped apron running along all sides of the table, a single frieze drawer at one side with a highly decorative floral ormolu mount on the drawer front, there are further mounts at the reverse of the table as well as the sides, supported on four elegant shaped legs each decorated with bold ormolu figured mounts. A very remarkable table and in very good condition and having a lovely warm walnut colour. Circa 1860.

48” x 24”x 29 1/2” high

122cms x 61cms x 75cms high

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Writing Table to the 19th Century.

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SA1020401
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3516
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

Description
A lovely quality 19th Century walnut writing table, the shaped top having a black leather writing surface decorated with blind and gold tooling, finely carved ormolu moulded edge running along the edge of the top above a shaped apron running along all sides of the table, a single frieze drawer at one side with a highly decorative floral ormolu mount on the drawer front, there are further mounts at the reverse of the table as well as the sides, supported on four elegant shaped legs each decorated with bold ormolu figured mounts. A very remarkable table and in very good condition and having a lovely warm walnut colour. Circa 1860.

48” x 24”x 29 1/2” high

122cms x 61cms x 75cms high

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Writing Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1020401
Dealers Internal Ref
3516
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Martlesham Antiques Profile Page

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Martlesham Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A 19th-century burr walnut bureau plat writing table with decorative gilt-bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and a dark leather inset top.
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A 19th-century burr walnut bureau plat writing table with decorative gilt-bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and a dark leather inset top.
19th Century walnut writing table
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A 19th-century burr walnut bureau plat writing table with decorative gilt-bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and a dark leather inset top.
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A bureau plat is a French flat-topped writing table, originally introduced in the late seventeenth century, designed with frieze drawers and a leather writing surface. During the nineteenth century, revivals of the Louis XV style brought these double-sided, freestanding tables into prominent use across European libraries and drawing rooms.

These tables were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak or mahogany, veneered in figured walnut or burr walnut, and finished with gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts. The upper writing surface frequently featured a tooled leather inset bordered by a brass or gilt rim.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples show signs of hand-grained drawer linings, dovetailed joints, and age-related patination on the underside of the timber. Look for cast gilt-bronze mounts with hand-chased detail and natural wear around the keyholes and leg corners.

Position the desk centrally within a home office or study to showcase its carved legs and mounts from all angles. Pair it with a contemporary minimalist desk chair or a classic upholstered armchair to create a functional workspace that balances historic character with modern utility.

Keep the timber lightly dusted and apply a natural beeswax polish twice a year along the wood grain, taking care to avoid the metal mounts. Clean the leather surface with a soft, damp cloth and condition it periodically with specialized leather cream to prevent cracking.
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