Search 0
2,054  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 0 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
LATEST STOCK
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1159717
SOLD
Email Phone
Save
19th Century French Mahogany Bureau Plat
Sold by Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
sold SA1159717
Sorry, but this item has been sold.
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Sellingantiques Verified Since Nov 2018
Browse dealers 151 items
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA1159717
PDF SHARE
SAVE

19th Century French Mahogany Bureau Plat

19th century
Sold 21 August 2025 · Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
This “19th Century French Mahogany Bureau Plat” found a buyer.

It was listed by Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Find more for sale
Bureau Plat DeskFrench Writing BureauPeriod Library Table Ask the dealer for something similar
Description

An Exceptional Quality French 19th Century Mahogany Bureau Plat.

This bureau plat or writing table is veneered throughout in the finest mahogany and there are many signs of higher than normal quality. The drawer linings are mahogany, the ormolu mounts are excellent-including the gilt brass inset fluting running down the legs and the sabots are very well finished. The table has figured mahogany pull out slides to both ends. The top has a lovely original gilt tooled inset leather writing surface which has aged beautifully.

Date of Manufacture

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this French Mahogany Bureau Plat to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
140cm (55.12")
Depth
80cm (31.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1159717
Dealers Internal Reference
3876
Description
An Exceptional Quality French 19th Century Mahogany Bureau Plat.
“
This bureau plat or writing table is veneered throughout in the finest mahogany and there are many signs of higher than normal quality.
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

The drawer linings are mahogany, the ormolu mounts are excellent-including the gilt brass inset fluting running down the legs and the sabots are very well finished. The table has figured mahogany pull out slides to both ends. The top has a lovely original gilt tooled inset leather writing surface which has aged beautifully.

Date of Manufacture

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this French Mahogany Bureau Plat to the 19th Century.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
140cm (55.12")
Depth
80cm (31.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1159717
Dealers Internal Ref
3876
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A nineteenth century French mahogany bureau plat with fluted legs and brass mounts against a white background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
1 / 2
Archive I A nineteenth century French mahogany bureau plat with fluted legs and brass mounts against a white background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century French Mahogany Bureau Plat

Archive II A nineteenth century French mahogany bureau plat with fluted legs and brass mounts against a white background. View II
FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Enlarged Archival View
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Telephone 01858 882005 or 07811 127428
Location
Lodge Farm
Walton Lane
Husbands Bosworth
Leicestershire
LE17 6NN
United Kingdom

By appointment only
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/leewrightantiques
Verified Since Nov 2018
Items For Sale 151
Items Sold 1,014
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Verified Since Nov 2018
View Dealer Info
Location: Lodge Farm, Walton Lane, Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire, LE17 6NN, United Kingdom, , By appointment only
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/leewrightantiques
Verified
Nov 2018
For Sale
151
Sold
1,014
A nineteenth century French mahogany bureau plat with fluted legs and brass mounts against a white background.
19th Century French Mahogany Bureau Plat
Ref: SA1159717
A nineteenth century French mahogany bureau plat with fluted legs and brass mounts against a white background.
Detail View 1
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks & Writing Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFluted legs, Brass ormolu mounts, Frieze drawers
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 140 cm (55 in) x D 80 cm (31 in)

FAQs

A bureau plat is a type of kneehole writing desk that originated in France during the late seventeenth century and remained popular through the nineteenth century, characterised by its flat writing surface and finished back.

These tables are traditionally constructed from solid woods such as mahogany or oak, often featuring fine veneers, dovetailed drawer construction, and cast brass or gilt bronze mounts known as ormolu.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, timber shrinkage consistent with age, hand-carved details, and traditional hardware without modern machine markings.

A traditional writing desk works well as a focal point in a home office or living space, paired with minimalist contemporary seating to create a balanced contrast between old and new.

Preserve wooden surfaces by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and occasionally applying quality beeswax, avoiding direct sunlight, excessive heat, and moisture to protect the finish.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories