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Antique French Inlaid Bureau Plat Desk
Marylebone Antiques
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Antique French Inlaid Bureau Plat Desk

19th century
Description

An absolutely exquisite antique French inlaid bureau plat desk. This was made in France, it dates from around the 1880-1890 period.

It is one of the finest examples we’ve ever come across, it has an elegant and stylish design with some of the most fantastic inlaid patterns. The top is profusely inlaid with various woods, there is marquetry around the edges and parquetry in the centre. There is further beautiful inlaid marquetry work around the edges, and extremely high quality ormolu mounts. There is a single drawer on the front, the back is also nicely finished and appears identical, only without a drawer.

We have had this recently French polished, the condition is excellent for its age.

Width – 42 inches , 106 cm

Depth – 27 inches , 69 cm

Height – 29 inches , 73 cm

Knee height – 24 inches , 60 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
69cm (27.17")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this French Inlaid Bureau Plat to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1201547
Dealers Internal Reference
11217
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Description
An absolutely exquisite antique French inlaid bureau plat desk. This was made in France, it dates from around the 1880-1890 period.
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It is one of the finest examples we’ve ever come across, it has an elegant and stylish design with some of the most fantastic inlaid patterns.
Marylebone Antiques

The top is profusely inlaid with various woods, there is marquetry around the edges and parquetry in the centre. There is further beautiful inlaid marquetry work around the edges, and extremely high quality ormolu mounts. There is a single drawer on the front, the back is also nicely finished and appears identical, only without a drawer.

We have had this recently French polished, the condition is excellent for its age.

Width – 42 inches , 106 cm

Depth – 27 inches , 69 cm

Height – 29 inches , 73 cm

Knee height – 24 inches , 60 cm

Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
69cm (27.17")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this French Inlaid Bureau Plat to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1201547
Dealers Internal Ref
11217
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
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 Louis XV style bureau plat writing desk featuring detailed marquetry inlay, curved cabriole legs, and brass mounts.
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A bureau plat is a French form of flat-topped writing table that gained popularity during the 17th and 18th centuries. Characterised by its long rectangular or shaped top, shallow frieze drawers, and slender cabriole or tapered legs, it was designed to stand in the centre of a room rather than against a wall.

Craftsmen typically utilised fine hardwoods such as walnut, kingwood, rosewood, and tulipwood laid in delicate veneers. Decorative marquetry and parquetry patterns were created using contrasting timber strains, accompanied by cast brass or gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts to protect and accentuate the corners and feet.

Look for signs of age beneath the surface, such as hand-cut dovetail joints on drawer linings, unevenness in timber thickness, and original cast brass hardware showing genuine oxidisation. authentic period pieces feature hand-cut marquetry veneers that display subtle shrinkage cracks aligned with the movement of the solid core wood underneath.

Position the desk as a statement piece in a light-filled home office or drawing room paired with a contemporary desk chair to create a refined contrast. It can also function as an elegant hall table or console behind a floating sofa, complemented by minimalist decorative accents.

Keep the piece away from direct sunlight, radiators, and sudden changes in humidity to prevent timber movement or veneer lifting. Clean surfaces using a soft, dry cotton cloth, and apply a natural beeswax polish occasionally to nourish the wood while avoiding harsh chemical cleaners on brass mounts.
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