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Antique 19th Century French Rosewood Marquetry Bureau De Dame Desk
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Antique 19th Century French Rosewood Marquetry Bureau De Dame Desk

19th century
Sold 4 June 2025 · Founders Antiques
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An elegant 19th century French Louis XV style bureau de dame, crafted in richly figured rosewood with the delicately inlaid floral marquetry fall front opening to a dark tooled leather writing surface and a fitted interior of small drawers and pigeonholes.

A brass gallery and ormolu mounts accentuate the serpentine form, which is raised on graceful cabriole legs terminating in decorative sabots.

Chic and compact, a refined writing desk offering both charm and practicality — ideal for a home office, reading nook or elegant bedroom corner.

In very good antique condition with light surface wear and an appealing aged patina. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place in the home.

French, circa 1880.

H: 92.5 W: 74 D: 46 cm

Desktop height when open: 73 cm

Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated this Rosewood Marquetry Bureau De Dame to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
92.5cm (36.42")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
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SA1137682
Dealers Internal Reference
3398
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Description
An elegant 19th century French Louis XV style bureau de dame, crafted in richly figured rosewood with the delicately inlaid floral marquetry fall front opening to a dark tooled leather writing surface and a fitted interior of small drawers and pigeonholes.
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A brass gallery and ormolu mounts accentuate the serpentine form, which is raised on graceful cabriole legs terminating in decorative sabots.
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fig 1. A 19th-century French rosewood bureau de dame featuring floral marquetry on the sloping fall front, slender cabriole legs, and brass gallery trim.
fig 1. Antique 19th Century French Rosewood Marquetry Bureau De Dame Desk

Chic and compact, a refined writing desk offering both charm and practicality — ideal for a home office, reading nook or elegant bedroom corner.

In very good antique condition with light surface wear and an appealing aged patina. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place in the home.

French, circa 1880.

H: 92.5 W: 74 D: 46 cm

Desktop height when open: 73 cm

Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated this Rosewood Marquetry Bureau De Dame to the 1880s.

Height
92.5cm (36.42")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1137682
Dealers Internal Ref
3398
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Archive I A 19th-century French rosewood bureau de dame featuring floral marquetry on the sloping fall front, slender cabriole legs, and brass gallery trim. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique 19th Century French Rosewood Marquetry Bureau De Dame Desk

Archive II A 19th-century French rosewood bureau de dame featuring floral marquetry on the sloping fall front, slender cabriole legs, and brass gallery trim. View II
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A 19th-century French rosewood bureau de dame featuring floral marquetry on the sloping fall front, slender cabriole legs, and brass gallery trim.
Antique 19th Century French Rosewood Marquetry Bureau de Dame Desk
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A 19th-century French rosewood bureau de dame featuring floral marquetry on the sloping fall front, slender cabriole legs, and brass gallery trim.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench
  • MaterialRosewood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFloral marquetry, Cabriole legs, Brass gallery, Gilt bronze mounts
  • SizeH 92.5 cm (36 in) x W 74 cm (29 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

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The bureau de dame originated in 18th-century France as a compact, elegant writing desk specifically designed for women of high social standing to manage correspondence.

These pieces typically feature a solid wood framework, such as rosewood or walnut, adorned with intricate marquetry and parquetry veneers, often complemented by cast brass or gilt bronze mounts.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the hand-cut wood veneers for natural aging, checking for traditional joinery methods such as dovetailing, and inspecting the quality of the bronze mounts and interior compartments.

An antique desk functions effectively as a focal point in a home office or living space, creating a sophisticated contrast when paired with minimalist or modern seating.

Preservation involves keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent veneer cracking, and periodically applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood surface.
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