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19th Century French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat
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19th Century French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat

19th century
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A fine quality 19th Century French, Louis XV Style Bureau Plat; with ormolu mounts and moulded serpentine top.

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
172cm (67.72")
Depth
85cm (33.46")
Declaration

Michael Youll Antiques has dated this French Louis XV Bureau Plat to the 19th Century.

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SA1124154
Description
A fine quality 19th Century French, Louis XV Style Bureau Plat; with ormolu mounts and moulded serpentine top.
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
172cm (67.72")
Depth
85cm (33.46")
Date of Manufacture

Michael Youll Antiques has dated this French Louis XV Bureau Plat to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1124154
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Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010
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Archive I A 19th-century French Louis XV style bureau plat featuring a dark leather writing insert, a serpentine kingwood carcass, gilt-bronze mounts, and cabriole legs.

19th Century French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat

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A 19th-century French Louis XV style bureau plat featuring a dark leather writing insert, a serpentine kingwood carcass, gilt-bronze mounts, and cabriole legs.
19th Century French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat
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A 19th-century French Louis XV style bureau plat featuring a dark leather writing insert, a serpentine kingwood carcass, gilt-bronze mounts, and cabriole legs.
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  • ObjectDesks & Writing Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis XV Style
  • MaterialKingwood, Rosewood, Leather, Ormolu
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Ormolu mounts, Serpentine apron, Leather inset
  • SizeH 78 cm (31 in) x W 172 cm (68 in) x D 85 cm (33 in)

This nineteenth-century French Louis XV style bureau plat functions as a dedicated writing table and work surface within a study, library, or home office. The piece employs a warm brown kingwood and rosewood carcass with a serpentine apron, complemented by a dark leather writing inset across the top and elaborate ormolu mounts along the edges, drawers, and cabriole legs. Additional visible details include chased gilt-bronze scrollwork hardware on the drawers, foliate corner sabots on the feet, and a moulded brass rim bordering the entire top surface. The construction measures 78 cm high, 172 cm wide, and 85 cm deep to accommodate practical daily writing tasks. Placement suits a central floor position in a traditional interior, allowing access from all sides while providing ample surface space for paperwork and stationery.

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The Louis XV style, prevalent during the 18th century and widely revived in the 19th century, is characterised by Rococo influences, asymmetrical curves, cabriole legs, and ornate gilt-bronze mounts. Pieces prioritised comfort, intimacy, and fluid organic form over rigid classical geometry.

A traditional bureau plat was constructed using an oak carcass veneered with exotic hardwoods such as kingwood, rosewood, or tulipwood, often in parquetry or marquetry patterns. The top surface typically featured a tooled leather insert, accented by cast, chased gilt-bronze (ormolu) corner mounts, sabots, and drawer pulls.

Look for hand-cut dovetail joints on drawer construction, hand-chased heavy bronze mounts with maker or foundry marks, and evidence of natural age oxidation on unexposed timber backings. Authentic period pieces also display fine veneering techniques and uneven, hand-tooled finish variations.

Position the desk centrally in a room or home office to allow the finished front and back profile to be visible from all angles. Pair the piece with streamlined modern seating or neutral upholstery to create a balanced contrast between historical craftsmanship and contemporary minimalist design.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and keep the piece away from direct sunlight and fluctuating heat sources to prevent veneer lifting. Clean the leather insert with specialised leather wax conditioner, avoiding harsh chemicals on the gilt-bronze mounts.
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