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An Antique French Kingwood Bureau Plat Writing Desk Ormolu Louis XV C1880
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An Antique French Kingwood Bureau Plat Writing Desk Ormolu Louis XV C1880

19th century
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An Antique French Kingwood Bureau Plat Writing Desk Ormolu Louis XV dating from around 1880. This stunning example has its original leather writing surface with Gilt metal moulded edge and corners. The desk is the same to each side and the sides have 3 Oak lined drawers with original Gilt metal handles and mounts with a shaped Frieze underneath. It stands on cabriole legs with Gilt metal mounted shoulders and feet. Each side of the desk has a Gilt metal mount.

Measures: Height: 29.5" x Depth: 32" x Width: 60"

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the and character of the period. Our furniture is and using traditional waxing methods. WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME 07884377373

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
152.5cm (60.04")
Depth
81.5cm (32.09")
Declaration

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this French Kingwood Writing Desk to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236748
Dealers Internal Reference
W4153/27.9
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Description
An Antique French Kingwood Bureau Plat Writing Desk Ormolu Louis XV dating from around 1880.
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This stunning example has its original leather writing surface with Gilt metal moulded edge and corners.
Castleforge Antiques Ltd

The desk is the same to each side and the sides have 3 Oak lined drawers with original Gilt metal handles and mounts with a shaped Frieze underneath. It stands on cabriole legs with Gilt metal mounted shoulders and feet. Each side of the desk has a Gilt metal mount.

fig 1. An antique French Louis XV style kingwood bureau plat writing desk featuring parquetry veneering, cabriole legs, and gilt-bronze ormolu mounts.
fig 1. An Antique French Kingwood Bureau Plat Writing Desk Ormolu Louis XV C1880

Measures: Height: 29.5" x Depth: 32" x Width: 60"

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the and character of the period. Our furniture is and using traditional waxing methods. WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

fig 2. An antique French Louis XV style kingwood bureau plat writing desk featuring parquetry veneering, cabriole legs, and gilt-bronze ormolu mounts.
fig 2. An Antique French Kingwood Bureau Plat Writing Desk Ormolu Louis XV C1880

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME 07884377373

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
152.5cm (60.04")
Depth
81.5cm (32.09")
Date of Manufacture

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this French Kingwood Writing Desk to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1236748
Dealers Internal Ref
W4153/27.9
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2008
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Castleforge Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Castleforge Antiques Ltd
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Four lane Ends Farm
Skipton Rd (A59)
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG3 2BX
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An antique French Louis XV style kingwood bureau plat writing desk featuring parquetry veneering, cabriole legs, and gilt-bronze ormolu mounts.
AN ANTIQUE FRENCH KINGWOOD BUREAU PLAT WRITING DESK ORMOLU LOUIS XV C1880
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An antique French Louis XV style kingwood bureau plat writing desk featuring parquetry veneering, cabriole legs, and gilt-bronze ormolu mounts.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis XV Revival
  • MaterialKingwood, Ormolu, Gilt Bronze
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Ormolu mounts, Parquetry veneer, Foliate handles
  • SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 152.5 cm (60 in) x D 81.5 cm (32 in)

FAQs

A bureau plat is a French flat-top writing desk featuring a flat working surface and drawers integrated into the apron, designed to stand freely in the centre of a room.

Louis XV style desks frequently feature timber veneers such as kingwood or tulipwood laid in parquetry patterns, accented with cast gilt-bronze ormolu mounts.

19th-century revival pieces display fine joinery, detailed parquetry veneer, heavy cast gilt-bronze mounts, and cabriole legs typical of French furniture production.

A French writing desk functions as a centrepiece in a home office or living room, contrasting with minimalist modern seating and modern lighting.

Dust veneer surfaces with a dry microfibre cloth and apply beeswax sparingly, while keeping gilt-bronze ormolu free from moisture and abrasive chemical polishes.
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