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French 19th Century Bureau De Dame
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French 19th Century Bureau De Dame

19th century
Description

A lovely French 19th Century Marquetry Bureau de Dame with ormolu mounts and a brass gallery having a fall front and an internal well. It is in lovely original condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Nicholas Little Antiques has dated this French Bureau De Dame to the 19th Century.

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SA1240584
Description
A lovely French 19th Century Marquetry Bureau de Dame with ormolu mounts and a brass gallery having a fall front and an internal well. It is in lovely original condition.
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Nicholas Little Antiques has dated this French Bureau De Dame to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1240584
Nicholas Little Antiques
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A 19th-century French bureau de dame crafted with floral marquetry inlay, slender cabriole legs, decorative brass corner mounts, and a brass gallery along the top.
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Archive I A 19th-century French bureau de dame crafted with floral marquetry inlay, slender cabriole legs, decorative brass corner mounts, and a brass gallery along the top.

French 19th Century Bureau De Dame

Archive II A 19th-century French bureau de dame crafted with floral marquetry inlay, slender cabriole legs, decorative brass corner mounts, and a brass gallery along the top. View II
Archive III A 19th-century French bureau de dame crafted with floral marquetry inlay, slender cabriole legs, decorative brass corner mounts, and a brass gallery along the top. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century French bureau de dame crafted with floral marquetry inlay, slender cabriole legs, decorative brass corner mounts, and a brass gallery along the top. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century French bureau de dame crafted with floral marquetry inlay, slender cabriole legs, decorative brass corner mounts, and a brass gallery along the top. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century French bureau de dame crafted with floral marquetry inlay, slender cabriole legs, decorative brass corner mounts, and a brass gallery along the top. View VI
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Nicholas Little Antiques
Telephone 07770 325 592
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Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/nlittle
Verified Since May 2015
Items For Sale 35
Items Sold 63
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A 19th-century French bureau de dame crafted with floral marquetry inlay, slender cabriole legs, decorative brass corner mounts, and a brass gallery along the top.
French 19th Century Bureau De Dame
Ref: SA1240584
A 19th-century French bureau de dame crafted with floral marquetry inlay, slender cabriole legs, decorative brass corner mounts, and a brass gallery along the top.
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  • ObjectDesks & Writing Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis XV Revival
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Brass, Marquetry Inlay
  • ColourWarm Amber Brown
  • MotifsFloral marquetry, Cabriole legs, Brass gallery, Ormolu mounts
  • SizeH 91 cm (36 in) x W 74 cm (29 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

This 19th-century French bureau de dame follows the Louis XV Revival style. The piece uses burr walnut timber in a warm amber brown colour with floral marquetry inlay across the fall front, slender cabriole legs, decorative ormolu mounts, and a brass gallery along the top. The sloping fall front includes a keyhole escutcheon, while the cabriole legs sweep downwards with carved mounts at the knees. The dimensions measure 91 cm high, 74 cm wide, and 46 cm deep. A desk of this size sits comfortably in a study, library, or drawing room as a traditional writing table or decorative accent piece.

FAQs

A bureau de dame is a small slant-front writing desk designed specifically for women during the 18th and 19th centuries in France. It typically features compact proportions, delicate curved legs, and specialized compartments for correspondence.

Craftsmen commonly used fruitwoods, walnut, kingwood, and rosewood veneers laid over oak frames. Decoration frequently incorporated floral marquetry inlays, cast brass or bronze ormolu mounts, and pierced brass galleries.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut dovetail joinery, natural timber grain variations, and cast metal mounts with hand-chased details. Cabriole legs, serpentine outlines, and floral marquetry motifs are signature hallmarks of the style.

Position the piece as an accent desk in a quiet corner, bedroom, or living space to contrast soft modern textiles. Pair it with minimalist lighting or structured artwork to highlight its curved silhouette and detailed woodwork.

Keep the item away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity to prevent veneer lifting or wood split. Clean gently with a lint-free cloth and apply high-grade beeswax sparingly to maintain the natural timber patina.
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