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Late 19th Century Decorative French Ladies Desk in Walnut with Brass Ormolu Mounts
The Old Cinema
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Late 19th Century Decorative French Ladies Desk in Walnut with Brass Ormolu Mounts

19th century
For Sale by The Old Cinema
Description

A late 19th-century French ladies’ desk crafted from walnut, showcasing exquisite brass ormolu mounts and refined decorative detailing. This elegant piece combines a petite cabinet with glazed doors on a serpentine-shaped writing desk. The desk features intricate brass embellishments along the edges, cabriole legs with ornate mounts, and a single central drawer.

Physical Dimensions
Height
130cm (51.18")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this French Walnut Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA1110130
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45672
Description
A late 19th-century French ladies’ desk crafted from walnut, showcasing exquisite brass ormolu mounts and refined decorative detailing. This elegant piece combines a petite cabinet with glazed doors on a serpentine-shaped writing desk.
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The desk features intricate brass embellishments along the edges, cabriole legs with ornate mounts, and a single central drawer.
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Height
130cm (51.18")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this French Walnut Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA1110130
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45672
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Archive I A late 19th-century French walnut ladies writing desk featuring an upper cabinet with glazed doors, brass ormolu mounts, a pierced brass gallery top, and curved cabriole legs.

Late 19th Century Decorative French Ladies Desk in Walnut with Brass Ormolu Mounts

Archive II A late 19th-century French walnut ladies writing desk featuring an upper cabinet with glazed doors, brass ormolu mounts, a pierced brass gallery top, and curved cabriole legs. View II
Archive III A late 19th-century French walnut ladies writing desk featuring an upper cabinet with glazed doors, brass ormolu mounts, a pierced brass gallery top, and curved cabriole legs. View III
Archive IV A late 19th-century French walnut ladies writing desk featuring an upper cabinet with glazed doors, brass ormolu mounts, a pierced brass gallery top, and curved cabriole legs. View IV
Archive V A late 19th-century French walnut ladies writing desk featuring an upper cabinet with glazed doors, brass ormolu mounts, a pierced brass gallery top, and curved cabriole legs. View V
Archive VI A late 19th-century French walnut ladies writing desk featuring an upper cabinet with glazed doors, brass ormolu mounts, a pierced brass gallery top, and curved cabriole legs. View VI
Archive VII A late 19th-century French walnut ladies writing desk featuring an upper cabinet with glazed doors, brass ormolu mounts, a pierced brass gallery top, and curved cabriole legs. View VII
Archive VIII A late 19th-century French walnut ladies writing desk featuring an upper cabinet with glazed doors, brass ormolu mounts, a pierced brass gallery top, and curved cabriole legs. View VIII
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A late 19th-century French walnut ladies writing desk featuring an upper cabinet with glazed doors, brass ormolu mounts, a pierced brass gallery top, and curved cabriole legs.
Late 19th Century Decorative French Ladies Desk in Walnut with Brass Ormolu Mounts
Ref: SA1110130
A late 19th-century French walnut ladies writing desk featuring an upper cabinet with glazed doors, brass ormolu mounts, a pierced brass gallery top, and curved cabriole legs.
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A bonheur du jour is a type of small French writing desk introduced in Paris during the mid-eighteenth century. Characterised by a flat writing surface topped with a raised cabinet, shelves, or small drawers, these desks were designed for writing letters and storing personal correspondence.

Desks from this period frequently feature high-grade timber veneers such as figure-rich walnut, mahogany, or rosewood over solid hardwood frames. Decorative elements commonly include cast gilt-brass or bronze ormolu mounts, glazed cabinet panels, and protective gallery rims.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints on internal drawer linings, natural wood grain variation, and hand-chased brass or bronze ormolu fittings. Signs of natural age, such as subtle oxidisation on metalwork and timber wear, also indicate original construction.

Place the desk against a neutral or dark-painted accent wall to highlight the timber grain and metallic mounts. Pair it with a contemporary desk chair or a classic upholstered side chair to create a functional study area or bedroom dressing space.

Dust the timber surfaces regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish twice a year to preserve the wood finish. Clean metal ormolu mounts gently using a soft brush, avoiding chemical solvents that could damage the surrounding timber patina.
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