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19th Century French Bureau Plat
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
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£5,500
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19th Century French Bureau Plat

19th century
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19th Century French Bureau Plat

An Exceptional Quality 19th Century French Bureau Plat with Ormolu Mounts.

This remarkable bureau plat has veneers of tulipwood and amaranth. The model is taken from the designs of the maker Phillipe-Claude Montigny, who became a master in 1766 and worked extensively for the royal family.

The original model upon which our piece is based was sold at Sotheby's in 2012 with a £200,000-£300,000 estimate.

https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/a-gilt-bronze-mounted-amaranth-tulipwood-and-parq-22-c-a5a1e82887?objectID=75733524&algIndex=undefined&queryID=0e02b171bec95e9cf984d8ed6c3e94ec

It has a tooled leather top with a Greek key pattern, the pattern repeated in marquetry on the drawer fronts and the side friezes. The ormolu mounts consist of mouldings, floral paterae, sabots and escutcheons of the highest possible quality. The table has two pull out slides and has a decorative key.

A truly exceptional writing table that could only have been produced by one of the leading Parisian workshops of the period.

H 77cm x W 154cm x D 76cm

H 30¼” x W 60¾” x D 30”

Open Slides width: 240cm

(#4076)

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
154cm (60.63")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Declaration

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this French Antique Bureau Plat to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1215453
Dealers Internal Reference
4076
Description
19th Century French Bureau Plat

An Exceptional Quality 19th Century French Bureau Plat with Ormolu Mounts.

This remarkable bureau plat has veneers of tulipwood and amaranth.

“
The model is taken from the designs of the maker Phillipe-Claude Montigny, who became a master in 1766 and worked extensively for the royal family.
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
fig 1. A 19th-century French Louis XVI style bureau plat writing desk featuring geometric parquetry inlay, three frieze drawers, a leather top insert, and brass mounts on square tapered legs.
fig 1. 19th Century French Bureau Plat

The original model upon which our piece is based was sold at Sotheby's in 2012 with a £200,000-£300,000 estimate.

https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/a-gilt-bronze-mounted-amaranth-tulipwood-and-parq-22-c-a5a1e82887?objectID=75733524&algIndex=undefined&queryID=0e02b171bec95e9cf984d8ed6c3e94ec

fig 2. A 19th-century French Louis XVI style bureau plat writing desk featuring geometric parquetry inlay, three frieze drawers, a leather top insert, and brass mounts on square tapered legs.
fig 2. 19th Century French Bureau Plat

It has a tooled leather top with a Greek key pattern, the pattern repeated in marquetry on the drawer fronts and the side friezes. The ormolu mounts consist of mouldings, floral paterae, sabots and escutcheons of the highest possible quality. The table has two pull out slides and has a decorative key.

fig 3. A 19th-century French Louis XVI style bureau plat writing desk featuring geometric parquetry inlay, three frieze drawers, a leather top insert, and brass mounts on square tapered legs.
fig 3. 19th Century French Bureau Plat

A truly exceptional writing table that could only have been produced by one of the leading Parisian workshops of the period.

H 77cm x W 154cm x D 76cm

H 30¼” x W 60¾” x D 30”

Open Slides width: 240cm

(#4076)

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
154cm (60.63")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this French Antique Bureau Plat to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1215453
Dealers Internal Ref
4076
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
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Archive I A 19th-century French Louis XVI style bureau plat writing desk featuring geometric parquetry inlay, three frieze drawers, a leather top insert, and brass mounts on square tapered legs.

19th Century French Bureau Plat

Archive II A 19th-century French Louis XVI style bureau plat writing desk featuring geometric parquetry inlay, three frieze drawers, a leather top insert, and brass mounts on square tapered legs. View II
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A 19th-century French Louis XVI style bureau plat writing desk featuring geometric parquetry inlay, three frieze drawers, a leather top insert, and brass mounts on square tapered legs.
19th Century French Bureau Plat
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A bureau plat is a flat-topped writing table featuring a shallow frieze with drawers, originating in late 17th-century France. Popularised during the Louis XIV and Louis XVI eras, it was designed for writing and administration in formal library or office settings.

19th-century French writing desks commonly feature hardwood veneers such as kingwood, tulipwood, or walnut, arranged in marquetry or parquetry patterns. They often incorporate gilt-bronze or brass mounts, cast metal handles, and leather-lined writing surfaces.

Authentic antique bureau plats display hand-cut joinery, hand-chased metal mounts, and natural age oxidation on metalwork and timber. Look for original drawer locks, hand-dovetailed joints, and genuine wear along the legs and writing surface.

Position the desk centrally in a home office or study to allow access from all sides, showcasing its finished reverse side. Pair it with a tailored desk chair, modern table lamp, and understated brass accessories to balance historical and contemporary elements.

Keep the timber and leather surface away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent drying or discolouration. Clean wood surfaces with a beeswax polish and dust the leather top with a soft, dry lint-free cloth.
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