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Fine 19th.c. French Bureau Plat Desk
John Howkins Antiques
for sale €4,388     $4,763
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Fine 19th.c. French Bureau Plat Desk

19th century
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A fine quality large 19th century French satinwood, freestanding bureau plat, writing table or desk. This writing surface having a tan coloured leather with blind and gold tooling, the cross banded edge with ormolu mouldings and ornate corner mounts. Below is a centre drawer flanked by 2 deeper drawers all with cross banding and quality ormolu handles, working locks and keys.The reverse of conforming design with dummy drawers and mounts. The shaped frieze having further mounts and joining the cabriole legs which have fabulous mounts and sabots to the feet. The shaped sides having cross banding and inlay. Condition- Fine. with solid walnut linings. Dimensions:- Height…30.5’’/ 77.5cm. Width…71.5’’/ 182cm. Depth…33.5’’/ 85cm. Free U.K. delivery on this item.

Physical Dimensions
Height
77.5cm (30.51")
Width
182cm (71.65")
Depth
85cm (33.46")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this French Bureau Plat Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA1193527
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24857
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Description
A fine quality large 19th century French satinwood, freestanding bureau plat, writing table or desk.
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This writing surface having a tan coloured leather with blind and gold tooling, the cross banded edge with ormolu mouldings and ornate corner mounts.
John Howkins Antiques

Below is a centre drawer flanked by 2 deeper drawers all with cross banding and quality ormolu handles, working locks and keys.The reverse of conforming design with dummy drawers and mounts. The shaped frieze having further mounts and joining the cabriole legs which have fabulous mounts and sabots to the feet. The shaped sides having cross banding and inlay. Condition- Fine. with solid walnut linings. Dimensions:- Height…30.5’’/ 77.5cm. Width…71.5’’/ 182cm. Depth…33.5’’/ 85cm. Free U.K. delivery on this item.

Height
77.5cm (30.51")
Width
182cm (71.65")
Depth
85cm (33.46")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this French Bureau Plat Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1193527
Dealers Internal Ref
24857
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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A nineteenth-century French bureau plat desk featuring wood marquetry, curved cabriole legs, ornate gilt-bronze mounts, three frieze drawers, and a leather inset writing top.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century French bureau plat desk featuring wood marquetry, curved cabriole legs, ornate gilt-bronze mounts, three frieze drawers, and a leather inset writing top.

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Norfolk
NR15 2NR
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A nineteenth-century French bureau plat desk featuring wood marquetry, curved cabriole legs, ornate gilt-bronze mounts, three frieze drawers, and a leather inset writing top.
Fine 19th.C. French Bureau Plat Desk
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A bureau plat is a flat-topped writing table that originated in France during the late seventeenth century, characterised by an expansive tooled leather writing surface, frieze drawers, and ornate metal mounts.

These desks are constructed using fine hardwood veneers such as kingwood, tulipwood, or walnut over a durable timber core, complemented by hand-chased gilt-bronze mounts and a leather writing top.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples display hand-cast gilt-bronze mounts, precise marquetry or parquetry veneering, hand-dovetailed drawer joints, and authentic age-related patina across the wood and metal fittings.

A bureau plat functions as a refined centrepiece in a modern home office or study, pairing effectively with contemporary lighting and neutral walls to create a balanced juxtaposition of periods.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth, treat the leather insert with specialised leather conditioner, and position the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood movement.
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