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French Empire Style Ormolu Mounted Desk
Michael Youll Antiques
for sale €3,218     $3,493
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French Empire Style Ormolu Mounted Desk

19th century
Description

This Empire desk has two slides to give extra working area and is finished on both side . With is Ormlou mounts on both side it stands very well

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
85cm (33.46")
Declaration

Michael Youll Antiques has dated this French Empire Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA1201083
Description
This Empire desk has two slides to give extra working area and is finished on both side . With is Ormlou mounts on both side it stands very well
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
85cm (33.46")
Date of Manufacture

Michael Youll Antiques has dated this French Empire Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

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Michael Youll Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010
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A French Empire style mahogany writing desk featuring a gilt-tooled leather writing surface, pull-out side slides, ormolu brass mounts, and tapered legs.
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Archive I A French Empire style mahogany writing desk featuring a gilt-tooled leather writing surface, pull-out side slides, ormolu brass mounts, and tapered legs.

French Empire Style Ormolu mounted Desk

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Michael Youll Antiques
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A French Empire style mahogany writing desk featuring a gilt-tooled leather writing surface, pull-out side slides, ormolu brass mounts, and tapered legs.
French Empire Style Ormolu mounted Desk
Ref: SA1201083
A French Empire style mahogany writing desk featuring a gilt-tooled leather writing surface, pull-out side slides, ormolu brass mounts, and tapered legs.
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French Empire style furniture, originating during the reign of Napoleon I, is characterized by Neoclassical symmetry, bold geometric silhouettes, rich dark woods like mahogany, and gilded bronze ormolu mounts depicting classical motifs.

These writing desks commonly utilise high-grade mahogany or fruitwood veneers, complemented by cast gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts, brass mouldings, and gold-tooled leather writing surfaces.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-carved dovetail joinery, original gilded bronze mounts with cast detailing, heavy solid wood framing, and signs of natural age or oxidisation on the underside and drawer linings.

A French Empire bureau plat functions as a focal point in a home office or library, pairing well with contemporary lighting, minimalist seating, and neutral wall tones to highlight its architectural detail.

Dust timber surfaces regularly with a soft cloth and apply beeswax periodically to maintain the wood finish. Ormolu mounts should be gently dusted and kept free of abrasive chemical cleaners to preserve the original gilding.
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