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Louis XVI Style French Bureau Plat After Zweiner
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Louis XVI Style French Bureau Plat After Zweiner

19th century
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A fine quality, elegant late 19th century French Louis XV style Kingwood serpentine shaped bureau plat, having an inset suede covered writing surface, a single frieze drawer, wonderful gilded ormolu mounts with entwined leaf decoration, the central mount representing a military helmet and flag. Raised on elegant cabriole legs terminating in scrolling ormolu feet.

Attributed to Joseph- Emmanuel Zweiner.

Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener (b. 1849) was a preeminent cabinetmaker (ébéniste) of German descent, who became one of the most famous furniture makers in late 19th Century Europe. Zwiener specialised in reproducing the designs of Louis XV pieces from public collections, which he then adapted with his own innovative interpretation of the traditional Rococo style.

Batch 76 61149 TCCKNE

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA1047545
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SKU00002089
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Description
A fine quality, elegant late 19th century French Louis XV style Kingwood serpentine shaped bureau plat, having an inset suede covered writing surface, a single frieze drawer, wonderful gilded ormolu mounts with entwined leaf decoration, the central mount representing a military helmet and flag. Raised on elegant cabriole legs terminating in scrolling ormolu feet.
fig 1. An antique French Rococo style bureau plat with a yellow leather writing surface, ornate ormolu mounts, and slender cabriole legs.
fig 1. Louis XVI Style French Bureau Plat After Zweiner

Attributed to Joseph- Emmanuel Zweiner.

Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener (b.

“
1849) was a preeminent cabinetmaker (ébéniste) of German descent, who became one of the most famous furniture makers in late 19th Century Europe.
Patrick Moorhead Antiques

Zwiener specialised in reproducing the designs of Louis XV pieces from public collections, which he then adapted with his own innovative interpretation of the traditional Rococo style.

Batch 76 61149 TCCKNE

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1047545
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00002089
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2018

Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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An antique French Rococo style bureau plat with a yellow leather writing surface, ornate ormolu mounts, and slender cabriole legs.
Louis XVI style French bureau plat after Zweiner
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An antique French Rococo style bureau plat with a yellow leather writing surface, ornate ormolu mounts, and slender cabriole legs.
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A bureau plat is a flat-topped French writing table, introduced during the 17th century, featuring a wide writing surface often inset with leather and supported by four legs, decorated with gilt-bronze mounts.

High-quality French writing tables incorporate native and exotic hardwood veneers such as kingwood or rosewood arranged in parquetry, accented by cast gilt-bronze ormolu mounts and leather writing inserts.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-chased gilt-bronze mounts with natural patination, hand-cut joinery, dovetailed drawer construction, and heavy oak or pine carcase frames beneath timber veneer.

Position the writing table as a freestanding focal piece in a study or living space, pairing its rich timber and brass detailing with contemporary seating to create contrast.

Dust the wooden and gilt surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth, treat the leather insert with specialist wax conditioner, and maintain stable ambient humidity to prevent veneer movement.
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