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Outstanding Quality 18th Century French Walnut Inlaid Parquetry Bombe Shaped Bureau
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Outstanding Quality 18th Century French Walnut Inlaid Parquetry Bombe Shaped Bureau

18th century
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Outstanding quality 18th century French walnut inlaid parquetry bombe shaped bureau having an exceptional quality walnut bombe shaped fall with inlaid parquetry opening to reveal a serpentine shape filled interior consisting of 9 inlaid drawers with original turned knobs, pigeon holes, and a secret drawer. Original iron hinges and locks above 2 long serpentine shaped inlaid parquetry drawers with fantastic ornate gilded ormolu handles, shaped bombe inlaid parquetry sides standing on splayed gilded ormolu feet united by a shaped apron with a gilded ormolu mount

This original 18th century two part bureau boasts first class quality craftsmanship and displays a wonderful colour.

Dimensions:

Height 106.5 cm (41.93 in)

Width 98 cm (38.58 in)

Dept 64 cm (25.20 in)

Dated 1780

Physical Dimensions
Height
106.5cm (41.93")
Width
98cm (38.58")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this French Walnut Parquetry Bureau to the 18th Century.

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SA1203404
Dealers Internal Reference
2706
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Outstanding quality 18th century French walnut inlaid parquetry bombe shaped bureau having an exceptional quality walnut bombe shaped fall with inlaid parquetry opening to reveal a serpentine shape filled interior consisting of 9 inlaid drawers with original turned knobs, pigeon holes, and a secret drawer. Original iron hinges and locks above 2 long serpentine shaped inlaid parquetry drawers with fantastic ornate gilded ormolu handles, shaped bombe inlaid parquetry sides standing on splayed gilded ormolu feet united by a shaped apron with a gilded ormolu mount
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This original 18th century two part bureau boasts first class quality craftsmanship and displays a wonderful colour.
London City Antiques

Dimensions:

Height 106.5 cm (41.93 in)

Width 98 cm (38.58 in)

Dept 64 cm (25.20 in)

Dated 1780

Height
106.5cm (41.93")
Width
98cm (38.58")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this French Walnut Parquetry Bureau to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1203404
Dealers Internal Ref
2706
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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An 18th-century French walnut bureau featuring geometric parquetry inlay, a sloped writing flap, a bombe chest base, and cast brass hardware.
Outstanding Quality 18th Century French Walnut Inlaid Parquetry Bombe Shaped Bureau
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An 18th-century French bombe bureau, often termed a bureau a pente, is a writing desk featuring a sloped fall-front flap over a convex, outward-swelling lower body. Developed during the Louis XV period, these pieces combine functional writing surfaces and concealed storage drawers with curving cabinetry techniques.

Cabinetmakers primarily used solid woods such as oak or pine for the secondary carcass, overlaid with fine veneers of walnut, kingwood, or fruitwoods arranged in geometric parquetry patterns. Decorative hardware, including drop handles, escutcheons, and sabots, was cast in gilt bronze or brass.

Authentic period pieces display hand-sawn veneer thickness, hand-cut dovetail jointing on drawer linings, and irregular hand-forged iron or cast bronze fittings. Examination of the timber reveals natural shrinkage marks, period tool traces, and authentic oxidisation on the underside and drawer interiors.

A French bombe bureau serves as a focal statement piece when positioned against neutral panelled walls or within a minimalist study. Pairing the warm timber tones with contemporary lighting or modern architectural elements creates a balanced scheme between historical craftsmanship and contemporary aesthetics.

Maintain walnut parquetry by applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year, buffing gently along the grain. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber movement, veneer lifting, or fading of the original finish.
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