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19th Century French Parquetry Writing Desk
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for sale €2,217     $2,407
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19th Century French Parquetry Writing Desk

19th century
For Sale by Camden Antiques
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A splendid late 19th century French writing desk in the Louis XVI style. Of fine costruction in lovely kingwood veneers with solid oak drawer linings. Of serpentine bombe form and decorated with charming inlaid parqutery panels throughout. With a series of 5 drawers to the front (all lockable. keys supplied) and also finished to the rear. The top fitted with a sumptuous tan coloured leather writing surface. Decorated with crisply cast ormolu mounts throughout. Sympathetically refinished in our workshops and now offered for sale in excellent condition with a lovely warm colour and finish.

Dimensions:

Width 100cms

Depth 54cms

Height 75cms

Knee hole clerance 63cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

Camden Antiques has dated this French Parquetry Writing Desk to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1237587
Dealers Internal Reference
18497
Description
A splendid late 19th century French writing desk in the Louis XVI style. Of fine costruction in lovely kingwood veneers with solid oak drawer linings. Of serpentine bombe form and decorated with charming inlaid parqutery panels throughout. With a series of 5 drawers to the front (all lockable. keys supplied) and also finished to the rear. The top fitted with a sumptuous tan coloured leather writing surface. Decorated with crisply cast ormolu mounts throughout.
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Sympathetically refinished in our workshops and now offered for sale in excellent condition with a lovely warm colour and finish.
Camden Antiques

Dimensions:

Width 100cms

Depth 54cms

Height 75cms

Knee hole clerance 63cms

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

Camden Antiques has dated this French Parquetry Writing Desk to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1237587
Dealers Internal Ref
18497
Camden Antiques
Camden Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2012
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A 19th-century French Louis XV style writing desk with geometric parquetry veneers, gilt-bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and a warm brown leather writing surface.
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Archive I A 19th-century French Louis XV style writing desk with geometric parquetry veneers, gilt-bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and a warm brown leather writing surface.

19th Century French Parquetry Writing Desk

Archive II A 19th-century French Louis XV style writing desk with geometric parquetry veneers, gilt-bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and a warm brown leather writing surface. View II
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Archive VI A 19th-century French Louis XV style writing desk with geometric parquetry veneers, gilt-bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and a warm brown leather writing surface. View VI
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Camden Antiques

Camden Antiques
Telephone 07887 503 904
Location
Units 20 & 19
The Vinery
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century French Louis XV style writing desk with geometric parquetry veneers, gilt-bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and a warm brown leather writing surface.
19th Century French Parquetry Writing Desk
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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, Leather, Walnut
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Parquetry inlay, Ormolu mounts, Tool-embossed leather inset
  • SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 100 cm (39 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

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A bureau plat is a French form of flat-topped writing desk featuring drawers within the front apron and a flat working area, often lined with leather. Originating in the 17th century, these desks are distinguished by elaborate timber veneers, parquetry work, and decorative gilt-bronze mounts.

19th-century French writing desks commonly employ exotic timber veneers such as kingwood, rosewood, and tulipwood arranged in geometric patterns. Construction typically incorporates cast and hand-chased gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts, alongside tool-embossed leather writing surfaces.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, cast gilt-bronze fittings with natural age patination, and hand-tooled leather insets. Inspecting the underside often reveals irregular timber cut marks and natural wood shrinkage consistent with age.

Position the desk centrally within a room or home office to highlight its decorative front and rear faces. Pair the piece with streamlined modern seating or a classic leather armchair to create a balanced contrast between contemporary and traditional design.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish to the timber annually. Avoid liquid chemical cleaners on gilt-bronze mounts to prevent tarnish or damage to adjacent wood finishes.
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