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Outstanding Quality 18th Century French Walnut Inlaid Parquetry Bombe Shaped Bureau
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Outstanding Quality 18th Century French Walnut Inlaid Parquetry Bombe Shaped Bureau

18th century
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Outstanding quality 18th century French walnut inlaid parquetry bombe shaped bureau having an exceptional quality walnut bombe shaped fall with inlaid parquetry opening to reveal a serpentine shape filled interior consisting of 9 inlaid drawers with original turned knobs, pigeon holes, and a secret drawer. Original iron hinges and locks above 2 long serpentine shaped inlaid parquetry drawers with fantastic ornate gilded ormolu handles, shaped bombe inlaid parquetry sides standing on splayed gilded ormolu feet united by a shaped apron with a gilded ormolu mount

This original 18th century two part bureau boasts first class quality craftsmanship and displays a wonderful colour.

Dimensions:

Height 106.5 cm (41.93 in)

Width 98 cm (38.58 in)

Dept 64 cm (25.20 in)

Dated 1780

Physical Dimensions
Height
106.5cm (41.93")
Width
98cm (38.58")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this French Walnut Parquetry Bureau to the 18th Century.

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SA1237635
Dealers Internal Reference
2706
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Outstanding quality 18th century French walnut inlaid parquetry bombe shaped bureau having an exceptional quality walnut bombe shaped fall with inlaid parquetry opening to reveal a serpentine shape filled interior consisting of 9 inlaid drawers with original turned knobs, pigeon holes, and a secret drawer. Original iron hinges and locks above 2 long serpentine shaped inlaid parquetry drawers with fantastic ornate gilded ormolu handles, shaped bombe inlaid parquetry sides standing on splayed gilded ormolu feet united by a shaped apron with a gilded ormolu mount
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This original 18th century two part bureau boasts first class quality craftsmanship and displays a wonderful colour.
London City Antiques

Dimensions:

Height 106.5 cm (41.93 in)

Width 98 cm (38.58 in)

Dept 64 cm (25.20 in)

Dated 1780

Height
106.5cm (41.93")
Width
98cm (38.58")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this French Walnut Parquetry Bureau to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1237635
Dealers Internal Ref
2706
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I An 18th-century French walnut bureau featuring geometric parquetry inlay, a sloped fall front, a bombee body with two drawers, and brass mounts.

Outstanding Quality 18th Century French Walnut Inlaid Parquetry Bombe Shaped Bureau

Archive II An 18th-century French walnut bureau featuring geometric parquetry inlay, a sloped fall front, a bombee body with two drawers, and brass mounts. View II
Archive III An 18th-century French walnut bureau featuring geometric parquetry inlay, a sloped fall front, a bombee body with two drawers, and brass mounts. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century French walnut bureau featuring geometric parquetry inlay, a sloped fall front, a bombee body with two drawers, and brass mounts. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century French walnut bureau featuring geometric parquetry inlay, a sloped fall front, a bombee body with two drawers, and brass mounts. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century French walnut bureau featuring geometric parquetry inlay, a sloped fall front, a bombee body with two drawers, and brass mounts. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century French walnut bureau featuring geometric parquetry inlay, a sloped fall front, a bombee body with two drawers, and brass mounts. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century French walnut bureau featuring geometric parquetry inlay, a sloped fall front, a bombee body with two drawers, and brass mounts. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century French walnut bureau featuring geometric parquetry inlay, a sloped fall front, a bombee body with two drawers, and brass mounts. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century French walnut bureau featuring geometric parquetry inlay, a sloped fall front, a bombee body with two drawers, and brass mounts. View X
Archive XI An 18th-century French walnut bureau featuring geometric parquetry inlay, a sloped fall front, a bombee body with two drawers, and brass mounts. View XI
Archive XII An 18th-century French walnut bureau featuring geometric parquetry inlay, a sloped fall front, a bombee body with two drawers, and brass mounts. View XII
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An 18th-century French walnut bureau featuring geometric parquetry inlay, a sloped fall front, a bombee body with two drawers, and brass mounts.
Outstanding Quality 18th Century French Walnut Inlaid Parquetry Bombe Shaped Bureau
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An 18th-century French walnut bureau featuring geometric parquetry inlay, a sloped fall front, a bombee body with two drawers, and brass mounts.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleFrench Chateau
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass, Ormolu
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsParquetry inlay, Bombee body, Slant front, Cabriole legs
  • SizeH 106.5 cm (42 in) x W 98 cm (39 in) x D 64 cm (25 in)

This eighteenth-century French bureau is in the French Chateau style, fashioned from walnut with brass and ormolu mounts, displaying warm brown tones and geometric parquetry inlay across its surfaces. The exterior includes a sloped fall front above a serpentine-shaped bombe body housing two long drawers, supported by splayed ormolu feet and a shaped apron with an ormolu mount. The brass hardware consists of ornate gilded handles and key escutcheons, complemented by exposed iron hinges. Measuring 106.5 cm high, 98 cm wide, and 64 cm deep, the piece functions practically as a writing desk and storage cabinet. In a contemporary home, this item suits a study, bedroom, or living room as a statement writing desk and storage bureau. The hinged fall front opens to reveal a serpentine interior with nine drawers, pigeonholes, and a secret compartment, providing practical desk space and organisation. The combination of geometric wood patterns, curved timber shaping, and decorative metal mounts makes it suitable for placement against a wall in traditional or transitional interior schemes.

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A French bombee bureau is a writing desk characterised by its convex, outward-swelling lower body and sloped writing front. During the 18th century, these pieces were crafted using complex parquetry, a woodwork technique where geometric veneer patterns are arranged to create three-dimensional optical effects across the surface.

French Rococo bureaux from the 18th century were typically constructed with solid wood frames, often oak or pine secondary timbers, veneered with native hard woods like walnut, kingwood, or tulipwood. Decorative hardware, including key escutcheons, drawer pulls, and sabots, was cast in brass or gilded bronze (ormolu).

Authentic 18th-century French furniture displays hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed secondary woods, and irregular hand-cut veneers. Locks and brass hardware were hand-cast and fitted specifically to the piece, often showing hand-chased details and oxidation consistent with age.

A French parquetry bureau serves as a focal statement piece in modern living spaces, home offices, or hallways. Pairing the warm timber tones with minimalist contemporary art, neutral wall colours, or clean-lined modern lighting balances the intricate woodwork and prevents the room from feeling visually congested.

Keep parquetry furniture away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent veneer lifting and wood shrinkage. Apply a natural beeswax polish annually along the direction of the grain, and clean dust using a soft, dry microfibre cloth without harsh chemical sprays.
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