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Antique French Inlaid Walnut Ormolu Mounted Writing Table
Marylebone Antiques
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Antique French Inlaid Walnut Ormolu Mounted Writing Table

19th century
Description

An absolutely stunning and early antique French inlaid walnut ormolu mounted desk / writing table. This dates from around the 1800-1820 period.

It is of exceptionally fine quality, this is really quite a special piece. It is predominantly walnut, there is incredibly fine inlay of satin wood throughout. The borders have extremely fine and intricate patterns, and on each of the four top corners there is a unique inlaid floral image. There are even finely detailed inlaid patterns that run down each leg.

The gilt bronze ormolu mounts are also of incredibly high quality, they are seen all over this desk, and on the front, back and sides they hold in place beautiful hand painted porcelain plaques, which are probably Sevres.

There are two drawers in the front, the back of this has no drawers but is finished in an identical fashion, so this can be used as a free standing item.

We have had this recently restored and re-polished, the condition is excellent for its age.

Width – 42.5 inches , 108 cm

Depth – 23 inches , 58 cm

Height – 29 inches , 73 cm

Knee height – 24 inches , 61 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this French Inlaid Writing Table to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1198232
Dealers Internal Reference
12105
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Description
An absolutely stunning and early antique French inlaid walnut ormolu mounted desk / writing table. This dates from around the 1800-1820 period.

It is of exceptionally fine quality, this is really quite a special piece. It is predominantly walnut, there is incredibly fine inlay of satin wood throughout.

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The borders have extremely fine and intricate patterns, and on each of the four top corners there is a unique inlaid floral image.
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There are even finely detailed inlaid patterns that run down each leg.

fig 1. An antique French rectangular walnut writing table featuring decorative gilt ormolu mounts, geometric inlays, a central oval porcelain portrait medallion, and square tapered legs.
fig 1. Antique French Inlaid Walnut Ormolu Mounted Writing Table

The gilt bronze ormolu mounts are also of incredibly high quality, they are seen all over this desk, and on the front, back and sides they hold in place beautiful hand painted porcelain plaques, which are probably Sevres.

fig 2. An antique French rectangular walnut writing table featuring decorative gilt ormolu mounts, geometric inlays, a central oval porcelain portrait medallion, and square tapered legs.
fig 2. Antique French Inlaid Walnut Ormolu Mounted Writing Table

There are two drawers in the front, the back of this has no drawers but is finished in an identical fashion, so this can be used as a free standing item.

We have had this recently restored and re-polished, the condition is excellent for its age.

Width – 42.5 inches , 108 cm

Depth – 23 inches , 58 cm

Height – 29 inches , 73 cm

Knee height – 24 inches , 61 cm

Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this French Inlaid Writing Table to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1198232
Dealers Internal Ref
12105
Marylebone Antiques
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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 rectangular walnut writing table featuring decorative gilt ormolu mounts, geometric inlays, a central oval porcelain portrait medallion, and square tapered legs.
Antique French Inlaid Walnut Ormolu Mounted Writing Table
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A bureau plat is a flat-topped writing table featuring a single tier of frieze drawers beneath the writing surface, originating in seventeenth-century France and widely produced throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

These tables are traditionally constructed from hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or kingwood, complemented by decorative marquetry veneers, gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts, and occasionally set with porcelain plaques.

Authentic examples feature hand-chased brass or bronze mounts, dovetailed drawer construction, finely fitted marquetry or parquetry veneers, and age-consistent patination on both wood and metal components.

Position the table as a focal desk in a home office or library, or utilise it as a decorative console table behind a sofa or along an entrance hallway.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft dry cloth, apply natural beeswax sparingly to protect the wood veneer, and clean gilt ormolu mounts gently with a soft brush without liquid cleaners.
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