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Fine Quality French Writing Desk
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
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Sussex Antiques and Interiors

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Fine Quality French Writing Desk

1900 - 1920
Description

We are pleased to offer this very high quality French leather top Writing Desk. Dating to around 1900 and having fine cast ormolu mounts, brass running around the top edge, brass feet and replacement leather surface. Featuring Satinwood and Kingwood, It is the same all round and so can be free standing in a room. The 3 drawers run smoothly (keys present). We have re polished this to a very high standard and so in excellent condition for the home.

Width 150 cm

Depth 76 cm

Height 78 cm

Knee 62 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Declaration

Sussex Antiques and Interiors has dated this French Ormolu Writing Desk to the 1900s.

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SA1225363
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Delivery in England and Wales is usually £65 to £120 depending on size of the item, the far north and Southern Scotland a little more, elsewhere please enquire, for large items slightly more may apply also very good rates to Ireland or worldwide. Please feel free to contact us to discuss this item either by email or phone.

Description
We are pleased to offer this very high quality French leather top Writing Desk.
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Dating to around 1900 and having fine cast ormolu mounts, brass running around the top edge, brass feet and replacement leather surface.
Sussex Antiques and Interiors

Featuring Satinwood and Kingwood, It is the same all round and so can be free standing in a room. The 3 drawers run smoothly (keys present). We have re polished this to a very high standard and so in excellent condition for the home.

Width 150 cm

Depth 76 cm

Height 78 cm

Knee 62 cm

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Date of Manufacture

Sussex Antiques and Interiors has dated this French Ormolu Writing Desk to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1225363
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2015

3rd generation antique dealers offering nice quality pieces in excellent condition ready for the home

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A French Louis XVI style writing desk featuring a green leather insert, wood parquetry veneer, three frieze drawers, and gilt bronze mounts.
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A French Louis XVI style writing desk featuring a green leather insert, wood parquetry veneer, three frieze drawers, and gilt bronze mounts.
Fine Quality French Writing Desk
Ref: SA1225363
A French Louis XVI style writing desk featuring a green leather insert, wood parquetry veneer, three frieze drawers, and gilt bronze mounts.
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A bureau plat is a French flat-top writing table that gained prominence during the 17th and 18th centuries, featuring frieze drawers and a expansive writing surface usually inlaid with leather.

Louis XVI style writing desks traditionally incorporate fine timber veneers such as kingwood, tulipwood, or mahogany, accentuated with gilt-bronze ormolu mounts and a leather writing top.

Authentic Louis XVI furniture is characterised by geometric symmetry, straight tapered legs, neoclassical motifs such as laurel wreaths or Greek key patterns, and high-quality hand-cut joinery.

Position the desk as a focal piece in a home office or library, combining it with streamlined contemporary lighting or modern seating to create a balanced contrast of historical and current design.

Maintain the leather writing surface using specialized leather conditioner, wipe the timber down with a dry microfiber cloth, and avoid harsh polishes on gilt-bronze mounts to preserve their original patina.
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