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Fine French Marquetry Bureau Plat
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
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Fine French Marquetry Bureau Plat

1900 - 1920
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A very fine example of a French Bureau Plat. Having a full marquetry panel to the top, consisting of various inlaid woods, all four sides have parquetry panels made from Ebony and Mahogany, the main desk is Satinwood having a drawer to the front. All the ormolu mounts are of high quality and large, also a sign of quality the brass edging around the top. Its a heavy piece always a sign of quality. It has been re French polished to a high standard and in overall excellent condition for the home.

Width 108 cm

Depth 63 cm

Height 79 cm

Knee 61.5 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Declaration

Sussex Antiques and Interiors has dated this French Marquetry Bureau Plat to the 1900s.

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SA1232064
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Description
A very fine example of a French Bureau Plat.
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Having a full marquetry panel to the top, consisting of various inlaid woods, all four sides have parquetry panels made from Ebony and Mahogany, the main desk is Satinwood having a drawer to the front.
Sussex Antiques and Interiors

All the ormolu mounts are of high quality and large, also a sign of quality the brass edging around the top. Its a heavy piece always a sign of quality. It has been re French polished to a high standard and in overall excellent condition for the home.

Width 108 cm

Depth 63 cm

Height 79 cm

Knee 61.5 cm

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Date of Manufacture

Sussex Antiques and Interiors has dated this French Marquetry Bureau Plat to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1232064
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
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A French Louis XV style marquetry bureau plat featuring floral inlaid wood on the top surface, a diamond parquetry drawer frieze, gilt-bronze corner mounts, and curved cabriole legs.
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Archive I A French Louis XV style marquetry bureau plat featuring floral inlaid wood on the top surface, a diamond parquetry drawer frieze, gilt-bronze corner mounts, and curved cabriole legs.

Fine French Marquetry Bureau Plat

Archive II A French Louis XV style marquetry bureau plat featuring floral inlaid wood on the top surface, a diamond parquetry drawer frieze, gilt-bronze corner mounts, and curved cabriole legs. View II
Archive III A French Louis XV style marquetry bureau plat featuring floral inlaid wood on the top surface, a diamond parquetry drawer frieze, gilt-bronze corner mounts, and curved cabriole legs. View III
Archive IV A French Louis XV style marquetry bureau plat featuring floral inlaid wood on the top surface, a diamond parquetry drawer frieze, gilt-bronze corner mounts, and curved cabriole legs. View IV
Archive V A French Louis XV style marquetry bureau plat featuring floral inlaid wood on the top surface, a diamond parquetry drawer frieze, gilt-bronze corner mounts, and curved cabriole legs. View V
Archive VI A French Louis XV style marquetry bureau plat featuring floral inlaid wood on the top surface, a diamond parquetry drawer frieze, gilt-bronze corner mounts, and curved cabriole legs. View VI
Archive VII A French Louis XV style marquetry bureau plat featuring floral inlaid wood on the top surface, a diamond parquetry drawer frieze, gilt-bronze corner mounts, and curved cabriole legs. View VII
Archive VIII A French Louis XV style marquetry bureau plat featuring floral inlaid wood on the top surface, a diamond parquetry drawer frieze, gilt-bronze corner mounts, and curved cabriole legs. View VIII
Archive IX A French Louis XV style marquetry bureau plat featuring floral inlaid wood on the top surface, a diamond parquetry drawer frieze, gilt-bronze corner mounts, and curved cabriole legs. View IX
Archive X A French Louis XV style marquetry bureau plat featuring floral inlaid wood on the top surface, a diamond parquetry drawer frieze, gilt-bronze corner mounts, and curved cabriole legs. View X
Archive XI A French Louis XV style marquetry bureau plat featuring floral inlaid wood on the top surface, a diamond parquetry drawer frieze, gilt-bronze corner mounts, and curved cabriole legs. View XI
Archive XII A French Louis XV style marquetry bureau plat featuring floral inlaid wood on the top surface, a diamond parquetry drawer frieze, gilt-bronze corner mounts, and curved cabriole legs. View XII
Archive XIII A French Louis XV style marquetry bureau plat featuring floral inlaid wood on the top surface, a diamond parquetry drawer frieze, gilt-bronze corner mounts, and curved cabriole legs. View XIII
Archive XIV A French Louis XV style marquetry bureau plat featuring floral inlaid wood on the top surface, a diamond parquetry drawer frieze, gilt-bronze corner mounts, and curved cabriole legs. View XIV
Archive XV A French Louis XV style marquetry bureau plat featuring floral inlaid wood on the top surface, a diamond parquetry drawer frieze, gilt-bronze corner mounts, and curved cabriole legs. View XV
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A French Louis XV style marquetry bureau plat featuring floral inlaid wood on the top surface, a diamond parquetry drawer frieze, gilt-bronze corner mounts, and curved cabriole legs.
Fine French Marquetry Bureau Plat
Ref: SA1232064
A French Louis XV style marquetry bureau plat featuring floral inlaid wood on the top surface, a diamond parquetry drawer frieze, gilt-bronze corner mounts, and curved cabriole legs.
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A bureau plat is a type of flat-topped writing table that originated in France during the late seventeenth century. It typically features a flat rectangular surface, shallow drawers set into the frieze, and decorative mounts, serving as a prominent desk in formal study rooms or libraries.

Traditional bureau plats from this style are constructed with hardwood frames, veneered with exotic timbers such as kingwood, tulipwood, and rosewood. They are decorated with marquetry or parquetry inlays and fitted with cast gilt-bronze or brass mounts known as ormolu.

Authentic historical pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, hand-chased gilt-bronze mounts, and natural patination across the timber surfaces. The undersides and interior drawer linings often feature secondary woods displaying hand-saw marks and original construction hardware.

A bureau plat can serve as a focal point when set against a contemporary neutral backdrop or placed in the centre of a home office. Pair it with a modern desk chair or minimalist task lighting to balance detailed historical work with clean modern lines.

Dust surfaces gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoid chemical cleaners that can dissolve wood polish. Preserve the finish on gilt mounts by wiping lightly with a dry brush, keeping the furniture away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity levels to prevent veneer lifting.
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