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French Writing Desk Bureau Walnut Inlay Mother of Pearl 1860
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French Writing Desk Bureau Walnut Inlay Mother of Pearl 1860

19th century
Description

Large size French writing desk in burr walnut with extensive drawers

Fine marquetry inlays using mother of pearl

Circa 1860

Main drawer opens out to reveal blue beize lined writing surface

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

43 (109.2) x 27 (68.5) x 53 (134.6)

BTM

Physical Dimensions
Height
134.6cm (52.99")
Width
109.2cm (42.99")
Depth
68.5cm (26.97")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this French Walnut Writing Bureau to the 1860s.

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SA1181233
Description
Large size French writing desk in burr walnut with extensive drawers

Fine marquetry inlays using mother of pearl

Circa 1860

Main drawer opens out to reveal blue beize lined writing surface

Bought from a dealer on Marche Biron at Paris antiques markets

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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

43 (109.2) x 27 (68.5) x 53 (134.6)

BTM

Height
134.6cm (52.99")
Width
109.2cm (42.99")
Depth
68.5cm (26.97")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this French Walnut Writing Bureau to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1181233
Canonbury Antiques
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An antique 19th-century French walnut writing desk featuring mother-of-pearl inlay, a brass top gallery rail, small superstructure drawers, and cabriole legs.
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Archive I An antique 19th-century French walnut writing desk featuring mother-of-pearl inlay, a brass top gallery rail, small superstructure drawers, and cabriole legs.

French Writing Desk Bureau Walnut Inlay Mother of Pearl 1860

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Archive VI An antique 19th-century French walnut writing desk featuring mother-of-pearl inlay, a brass top gallery rail, small superstructure drawers, and cabriole legs. View VI
Archive VII An antique 19th-century French walnut writing desk featuring mother-of-pearl inlay, a brass top gallery rail, small superstructure drawers, and cabriole legs. View VII
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An antique 19th-century French walnut writing desk featuring mother-of-pearl inlay, a brass top gallery rail, small superstructure drawers, and cabriole legs.
French Writing Desk Bureau Walnut Inlay Mother of Pearl 1860
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An antique 19th-century French walnut writing desk featuring mother-of-pearl inlay, a brass top gallery rail, small superstructure drawers, and cabriole legs.
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A bonheur du jour is a style of French writing desk that emerged in the 18th century, characterized by a raised superstructure at the rear of the writing surface containing small drawers, cupboards, or shelves.

Craftsmen during this period frequently utilised fine cabinet woods such as walnut, rosewood, and kingwood, often embellished with mother-of-pearl inlay, brass galleries, and gilt-bronze mounts.

Authentic pieces generally feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, original cast-metal mounts with age-appropriate patination, and intricate marquetry or mother-of-pearl inlay set into solid hardwood or quality veneers.

These compact desks serve effectively as focal points in a home office, hallway, or drawing room, where the decorative wood grain and metallic details contrast against neutral wall tones.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent cracking or fading. Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade bees-wax sparingly to protect the finish, taking care around delicate inlay edges.
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