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19th Century Bureau De Dame

19th century
Sold 13 May 2025 · FB Antiques
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Description

19th Century French Bureau De Dame in good condition with brass gallery to the top and decorative inlay to the fall that pulls down to reveal three small drawers and fitted leather writing surface. The bureau stands on elegant legs with ormolu mounts.

Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Antique Bureau De Dame to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
91.5cm (36.02")
Width
73cm (28.74")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
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SA1066091
Dealers Internal Reference
EL11/671
Description
19th Century French Bureau De Dame in good condition with brass gallery to the top and decorative inlay to the fall that pulls down to reveal three small drawers and fitted leather writing surface. The bureau stands on elegant legs with ormolu mounts.
Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Antique Bureau De Dame to the Victorian era.

Height
91.5cm (36.02")
Width
73cm (28.74")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1066091
Dealers Internal Ref
EL11/671
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A 19th-century wooden bureau de dame featuring cabriole legs, brass mounts, and floral marquetry on the slanted writing flap. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A 19th-century wooden bureau de dame featuring cabriole legs, brass mounts, and floral marquetry on the slanted writing flap. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century Bureau De Dame

Archive II A 19th-century wooden bureau de dame featuring cabriole legs, brass mounts, and floral marquetry on the slanted writing flap. View II
Archive III A 19th-century wooden bureau de dame featuring cabriole legs, brass mounts, and floral marquetry on the slanted writing flap. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century wooden bureau de dame featuring cabriole legs, brass mounts, and floral marquetry on the slanted writing flap. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century wooden bureau de dame featuring cabriole legs, brass mounts, and floral marquetry on the slanted writing flap. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century wooden bureau de dame featuring cabriole legs, brass mounts, and floral marquetry on the slanted writing flap. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century wooden bureau de dame featuring cabriole legs, brass mounts, and floral marquetry on the slanted writing flap. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century wooden bureau de dame featuring cabriole legs, brass mounts, and floral marquetry on the slanted writing flap. View VIII
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Rawlings Farm Buildings
Unit 7 Main Road
Rettendon Common
Chelmsford
Essex
CM3 8DY
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/fbantiques
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Location: Rawlings Farm Buildings, Unit 7 Main Road, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford , Essex, CM3 8DY, United Kingdom
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A 19th-century wooden bureau de dame featuring cabriole legs, brass mounts, and floral marquetry on the slanted writing flap.
19th Century Bureau De Dame
Ref: SA1066091
A 19th-century wooden bureau de dame featuring cabriole legs, brass mounts, and floral marquetry on the slanted writing flap.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Period Revival
  • MaterialWalnut, Fruitwood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFloral marquetry, Cabriole legs, Brass gallery rail, Ormolu mounts
  • SizeH 91.5 cm (36 in) x W 73 cm (29 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

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A bureau de dame is a small, elegant ladies writing desk featuring a sloping lid that conceals compartments, which gained popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries in France.

These pieces are typically constructed from fine hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or kingwood, often embellished with intricate floral marquetry, veneering, and cast brass or gilt bronze mounts.

Authenticity is assessed by examining traditional joinery methods, hand-cut dovetails, timber shrinkage patterns, natural ageing of the wood and brass elements, and period-appropriate hardware.

This compact writing desk works well as a focal point in a living room, study, or bedroom, pairing effectively with both contemporary and traditional seating to create a balanced study space.

Preserve the wooden surface and delicate marquetry by avoiding direct sunlight, maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, and periodically applying traditional beeswax rather than modern chemical polishes.
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