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Antique French Desk Louis XV Shaped Writing Table Floral Inlay
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Antique French Desk Louis XV Shaped Writing Table Floral Inlay

19th century
Description

Elegant French Louis XV Revival writing table crafted from richly figured wood

Shaped top centred by finely inlaid floral marquetry Circa 1880

Bought from a dealer on Marche Biron at the Paris antiques market

Decorated with delicate boxwood stringing and a brass-mounted edge

Fitted with a shaped frieze drawer offering useful storage Raised on slender cabriole legs with ornate gilt-bronze mounts and sabots

A graceful occasional table that could also serve as a dressing table or side table

Dimensions are in inches (CM)

Width x Depth x Height

44 (111.8) x 27 (68.6) x 30.5 (77.5)

Physical Dimensions
Height
77.5cm (30.51")
Width
111.8cm (44.02")
Depth
68.6cm (27.01")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Louis XV Writing Table to the 1880s.

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SA1236824
Description
Elegant French Louis XV Revival writing table crafted from richly figured wood

Shaped top centred by finely inlaid floral marquetry Circa 1880

Bought from a dealer on Marche Biron at the Paris antiques market

fig 1. A shaped French Louis XV style writing table crafted from warm brown wood featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay, cabriole legs, and bronze mounts.
fig 1. Antique French Desk Louis XV Shaped Writing Table Floral Inlay

Decorated with delicate boxwood stringing and a brass-mounted edge

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Fitted with a shaped frieze drawer offering useful storage Raised on slender cabriole legs with ornate gilt-bronze mounts and sabots.
Canonbury Antiques

A graceful occasional table that could also serve as a dressing table or side table

Dimensions are in inches (CM)

Width x Depth x Height

44 (111.8) x 27 (68.6) x 30.5 (77.5)

Height
77.5cm (30.51")
Width
111.8cm (44.02")
Depth
68.6cm (27.01")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Louis XV Writing Table to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236824
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Archive I A shaped French Louis XV style writing table crafted from warm brown wood featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay, cabriole legs, and bronze mounts.

Antique French Desk Louis XV Shaped Writing Table Floral Inlay

Archive II A shaped French Louis XV style writing table crafted from warm brown wood featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay, cabriole legs, and bronze mounts. View II
Archive III A shaped French Louis XV style writing table crafted from warm brown wood featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay, cabriole legs, and bronze mounts. View III
Archive IV A shaped French Louis XV style writing table crafted from warm brown wood featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay, cabriole legs, and bronze mounts. View IV
Archive V A shaped French Louis XV style writing table crafted from warm brown wood featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay, cabriole legs, and bronze mounts. View V
Archive VI A shaped French Louis XV style writing table crafted from warm brown wood featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay, cabriole legs, and bronze mounts. View VI
Archive VII A shaped French Louis XV style writing table crafted from warm brown wood featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay, cabriole legs, and bronze mounts. View VII
Archive VIII A shaped French Louis XV style writing table crafted from warm brown wood featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay, cabriole legs, and bronze mounts. View VIII
Archive IX A shaped French Louis XV style writing table crafted from warm brown wood featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay, cabriole legs, and bronze mounts. View IX
Archive X A shaped French Louis XV style writing table crafted from warm brown wood featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay, cabriole legs, and bronze mounts. View X
Archive XI A shaped French Louis XV style writing table crafted from warm brown wood featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay, cabriole legs, and bronze mounts. View XI
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A shaped French Louis XV style writing table crafted from warm brown wood featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay, cabriole legs, and bronze mounts.
Antique French Desk Louis XV Shaped Writing Table Floral Inlay
Ref: SA1236824
A shaped French Louis XV style writing table crafted from warm brown wood featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay, cabriole legs, and bronze mounts.
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  • ObjectWriting Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis XV
  • MaterialWalnut, Wood Veneer, Bronze
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFloral marquetry, Cabriole legs, Serpentine top, Ormolu mounts
  • SizeH 77.5 cm (31 in) x W 111.8 cm (44 in) x D 68.6 cm (27 in)

This Louis XV revival writing table dates from 1880 in the French style, made from warm brown walnut and wood veneer with bronze hardware. The serpentine top displays an intricate floral marquetry inlay at the centre, complemented by boxwood stringing, a brass-mounted edge, and a shaped frieze drawer. Slender cabriole legs support the piece, adorned with ornate gilt-bronze ormolu mounts at the top and sabots at the feet. The wood exhibits a polished, figured grain finish with rich amber and dark brown tones. The piece measures 77.5 cm high, 111.8 cm wide, and 68.6 cm deep, offering a practical surface for writing or display. Placed in a living room, hallway, or bedroom, it functions as a compact occasional table, dressing table, or decorative side table against a wall or in an open space.

FAQs

The Louis XV style, prominent in 18th-century France, is recognised by its fluid curves, cabriole legs, asymmetrical motifs, floral marquetry, and decorative cast bronze mounts.

These tables were typically crafted using hardwood frames, finished with contrasting wood veneers such as walnut, rosewood, or kingwood, inlaid with floral patterns, and accented with gilt-bronze mounts.

Authentic period and 19th-century revival pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail construction, hand-carved cabriole legs, aged bronze mounts with natural surface patination, and subtle wood shrinkage lines.

Position the table as an accent writing desk or hallway console to create visual contrast against neutral modern walls, paired with a contemporary table lamp or minimalist desk accessories.

Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent veneer lifting or fading. Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply beeswax polish sparingly along the grain of the wood.
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