Antique Inlaid Writing Bureau 19th Century

Name: Antique Inlaid Bureau
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1236509
Price: 295 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Burley Bank Road
Killinghall
North Yorkshire
HG3 2BX
United Kingdom

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An antique French style slant-front writing bureau featuring floral marquetry inlay, slender cabriole legs, and decorative metal mounts.

Antique Inlaid Bureau

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ObjectDesks
Period19th century
StyleFrench Rococo
MaterialWalnut, Kingwood, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsFloral marquetry, Cabriole legs, Slant front lid, Bronze mounts

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A Louis XV slant-front bureau, or bureau a pente, is characterised by its sloping fall-front writing surface, curved cabriole legs, and asymmetrical Rococo decorative elements such as floral marquetry and gilt-bronze mounts.

These bureaus typically feature exotic timber veneers such as kingwood, tulipwood, or rosewood, arranged in floral or geometric marquetry patterns over an oak frame, complemented by chased brass or bronze mounts.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joinery, hand-sawn veneer thickness variations, original lock mechanisms with natural age patination, and cast metal mounts that follow the hand-carved contours of the timber.

Place the bureau as a focal point in a study, hallway, or bedroom, paired with a modern accent chair or illuminated by a minimalist desk lamp to create a balance between classic craftsmanship and contemporary design.

Keep the timber hydrated using high-grade beeswax polish, maintain consistent relative humidity to prevent veneer lifting, and clean metal mounts with a soft dry cloth without chemical abrasives.

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