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Empire Bureau Plat Desk Kingwood Empire 1840
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Empire Bureau Plat Desk Kingwood Empire 1840

18th century
Sold 14 August 2026 · Canonbury Antiques
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Description

Fine quality satinwood and king wood French Empire bureau plat

With ormolu mounts on cabrio legs

Such a lovely desk, look at the quality to the casting of the ormolu mounts

Features a tooled leather writing surface

Circa 1840

Bought from a dealer on Marche Biron at Paris antiques markets

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Offered in great shape with no damage

Dimensions in inches (CM):

Width x Depth x Height x Seat Height

53 (134.6) x 28 (71.1) x 31 (78.7)

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Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this French Kingwood Bureau Plat to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
78.7cm (30.98")
Width
134.6cm (52.99")
Depth
71.1cm (27.99")
Reference Numbers
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SA1181227
Description
Fine quality satinwood and king wood French Empire bureau plat

With ormolu mounts on cabrio legs

Such a lovely desk, look at the quality to the casting of the ormolu mounts

Features a tooled leather writing surface

fig 1. An antique French kingwood bureau plat writing desk featuring cabriole legs, ornate gilt-bronze mounts, three drawers, and a red leather inset top.
fig 1. Empire Bureau Plat Desk Kingwood Empire 1840

Circa 1840

Bought from a dealer on Marche Biron at Paris antiques markets

“
We ship to every corner of the planet including with great discounts to the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote.
Canonbury Antiques

Offered in great shape with no damage

Dimensions in inches (CM):

Width x Depth x Height x Seat Height

53 (134.6) x 28 (71.1) x 31 (78.7)

BTM

Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this French Kingwood Bureau Plat to the 18th Century.

Height
78.7cm (30.98")
Width
134.6cm (52.99")
Depth
71.1cm (27.99")
Reference Numbers
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SA1181227
Canonbury Antiques
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London UK antiques & decorative arts - ships globally

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An antique French kingwood bureau plat writing desk featuring cabriole legs, ornate gilt-bronze mounts, three drawers, and a red leather inset top. SOLD14 AUG 26
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Archive I An antique French kingwood bureau plat writing desk featuring cabriole legs, ornate gilt-bronze mounts, three drawers, and a red leather inset top. SOLD14 AUG 26

Empire Bureau Plat Desk Kingwood Empire 1840

Archive II An antique French kingwood bureau plat writing desk featuring cabriole legs, ornate gilt-bronze mounts, three drawers, and a red leather inset top. View II
Archive III An antique French kingwood bureau plat writing desk featuring cabriole legs, ornate gilt-bronze mounts, three drawers, and a red leather inset top. View III
Archive IV An antique French kingwood bureau plat writing desk featuring cabriole legs, ornate gilt-bronze mounts, three drawers, and a red leather inset top. View IV
Archive V An antique French kingwood bureau plat writing desk featuring cabriole legs, ornate gilt-bronze mounts, three drawers, and a red leather inset top. View V
Archive VI An antique French kingwood bureau plat writing desk featuring cabriole legs, ornate gilt-bronze mounts, three drawers, and a red leather inset top. View VI
Archive VII An antique French kingwood bureau plat writing desk featuring cabriole legs, ornate gilt-bronze mounts, three drawers, and a red leather inset top. View VII
Archive VIII An antique French kingwood bureau plat writing desk featuring cabriole legs, ornate gilt-bronze mounts, three drawers, and a red leather inset top. View VIII
Archive IX An antique French kingwood bureau plat writing desk featuring cabriole legs, ornate gilt-bronze mounts, three drawers, and a red leather inset top. View IX
Archive X An antique French kingwood bureau plat writing desk featuring cabriole legs, ornate gilt-bronze mounts, three drawers, and a red leather inset top. View X
Archive XI An antique French kingwood bureau plat writing desk featuring cabriole legs, ornate gilt-bronze mounts, three drawers, and a red leather inset top. View XI
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An antique French kingwood bureau plat writing desk featuring cabriole legs, ornate gilt-bronze mounts, three drawers, and a red leather inset top.
Empire Bureau Plat Desk Kingwood Empire 1840
Ref: SA1181227
An antique French kingwood bureau plat writing desk featuring cabriole legs, ornate gilt-bronze mounts, three drawers, and a red leather inset top.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesks & Writing Tables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleFrench Empire
  • MaterialKingwood, Ormolu, Leather, Brass
  • ColourGolden Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Ormolu mounts, Parquetry veneer, Leather writing top
  • SizeH 78.7 cm (31 in) x W 134.6 cm (53 in) x D 71.1 cm (28 in)

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A bureau plat is a French style of flat-topped writing table featuring a wide rectangular surface, often inset with leather, supported by cabriole or straight legs with shallow drawers set into the apron.

These desks were typically constructed using native hardwoods veneered with exotic timbers such as kingwood, rosewood, or tulipwood, finished with cast gilt-bronze ormolu mounts and an embossed leather writing inset.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints on internal drawer linings, heavy cast mounts showing hand-chased detail, and natural wood shrinkage or patination consistent with aged timber.

Position the desk centrally within an office or room to display decorative detailing on all four sides, pairing it with a streamlined contemporary chair and minimal modern desk accessories.

Dust wooden surfaces using a soft microfibre cloth and apply natural beeswax sparingly, while cleaning bronze ormolu mounts gently with a soft dry brush to preserve the gilt finish without moisture.
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