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Antique French Leather Top Bureau Plat Desk
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Antique French Leather Top Bureau Plat Desk

1920 - 1940
Sold 5 December 2025 · Marylebone Antiques
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Description

A stunning antique French leather top bureau plat desk, made in France and dating from around the 1930’s.

This is of outstanding quality, with beautifully cast ormolu mounts throughout. The wood is walnut, which has a gorgeous colour tone and grain patterns. There are three drawers on the front with locking keys, the back is finished identically with three dummy drawers. There is a lovely faded black inset leather top.

We have had this recently re-polished, the condition is excellent throughout.

Width – 45 inches , 114 cm

Depth – 26 inches , 66 cm

Height – 30 inches , 76 cm

Knee height – 24 inches , 60 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this French Leather Bureau Plat to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1177736
Dealers Internal Reference
11414
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Description
A stunning antique French leather top bureau plat desk, made in France and dating from around the 1930’s.

This is of outstanding quality, with beautifully cast ormolu mounts throughout. The wood is walnut, which has a gorgeous colour tone and grain patterns.

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There are three drawers on the front with locking keys, the back is finished identically with three dummy drawers.
Marylebone Antiques

There is a lovely faded black inset leather top.

We have had this recently re-polished, the condition is excellent throughout.

Width – 45 inches , 114 cm

Depth – 26 inches , 66 cm

Height – 30 inches , 76 cm

Knee height – 24 inches , 60 cm

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this French Leather Bureau Plat to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1177736
Dealers Internal Ref
11414
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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An antique French bureau plat featuring a dark leather top, serpentine wooden frame, and elaborate gilt-bronze mounts on the cabriole legs and drawers.
Antique French Leather Top Bureau Plat Desk
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An antique French bureau plat featuring a dark leather top, serpentine wooden frame, and elaborate gilt-bronze mounts on the cabriole legs and drawers.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleFrench Rococo
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Gilt-Bronze
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Ormolu mounts, Serpentine edge, Inste leather top
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 114 cm (45 in) x D 66 cm (26 in)

FAQs

The bureau plat originated in France during the late 17th century and evolved as a formal writing table designed to sit away from the wall in the centre of a room.

Authentic pieces typically feature solid timber frames with burl wood or mahogany veneers, inset leather writing surfaces, and cast gilt-bronze or ormolu mounts.

Identification relies on examining traditional joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, the quality of the gilt-bronze mounts, wood shrinkage patterns, and the tooling on the leather insert.

Such a desk functions effectively as a statement writing table in a home office or living space, pairing traditional craftsmanship with modern minimalist seating to create functional contrast.

Preservation requires maintaining stable room humidity, avoiding direct sunlight to protect the wood and leather, and occasionally treating the leather surface with specialist neutral wax or conditioner.
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