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French 19th Century Boulle Bureau Plat in the Louis XV Style
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French 19th Century Boulle Bureau Plat in the Louis XV Style

19th century
Description

An outstanding and rare exhibition quality free standing French Louis XV style serpentine shaped boulle engraved brass and red tortoise shell antique bureau plat writing table. The table has blue and green coloured enamel inlays and retains its old maroon leather top with gilt tooled detail.

The table has exceptional deeply shaped cabriole legs which are ebonised on the insides with magnificent quality deep cast scroll leaf and cherub bronze gilt chased mounts and feet. The frieze of the table is fitted with an oak lined drawer and cast acanthus leaf mouldings with four demi-god mounts to each side.

The table frame is made of oak which again is a sign of quality.

The table has two worn oval paper labels with the makers name:-

J. VEER

ebenisterie, bronzier

1 Rue du Passage

Height - 77 cm (30 ½ inches)

Width - 150 cm (59 inches)

Depth - 85 cm (33 ½ inches)

Circa - 1860

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Delivery is free for most of the mainland UK. If you are interested in purchasing and are outside the UK mainland or in the Scottish Highlands please get in touch first for a shipping quote. If you are an overseas buyer please contact us with your address so we can provide you with an accurate shipping quote and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

This item will be delivered by a trustworthy carrier and we aim to deliver within two weeks of purchase, but please allow three weeks. We use smaller carrier companies which take a bit longer but we would rather your item arrives at your door safely. Like our small items, our larger items are packaged well and protected.

All of our items can be collected.

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View more items on our website www.arrowsmithantiques.com

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Date of Manufacture

Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has dated this Louis XV Bureau Plat to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
85cm (33.46")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245066
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ABOUT - Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has been established in Macclesfield, Cheshire for 35 years. We sell high quality antique furniture, clocks, lighting and decorative items ready for your home, to the general public and interior designers around the world from our showroom. Our stock inventory consists of decorative Continental, English and Oriental items ranging from the 18th century through to the 20th century.

PAYMENT - We accept BACS payment but we also accept debit and credit card and PayPal through our own website. All items come with an invoice with description and age.

Description
An outstanding and rare exhibition quality free standing French Louis XV style serpentine shaped boulle engraved brass and red tortoise shell antique bureau plat writing table.
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The table has blue and green coloured enamel inlays and retains its old maroon leather top with gilt tooled detail.
Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors
fig 1. A 19th-century French Louis XV style bureau plat featuring a red leather writing top, serpentine edges, brass Boulle marquetry, and gilt-bronze mounts on cabriole legs.
fig 1. French 19th Century Boulle Bureau Plat in the Louis XV Style

The table has exceptional deeply shaped cabriole legs which are ebonised on the insides with magnificent quality deep cast scroll leaf and cherub bronze gilt chased mounts and feet. The frieze of the table is fitted with an oak lined drawer and cast acanthus leaf mouldings with four demi-god mounts to each side.

fig 2. A 19th-century French Louis XV style bureau plat featuring a red leather writing top, serpentine edges, brass Boulle marquetry, and gilt-bronze mounts on cabriole legs.
fig 2. French 19th Century Boulle Bureau Plat in the Louis XV Style

The table frame is made of oak which again is a sign of quality.

The table has two worn oval paper labels with the makers name:-

J. VEER

ebenisterie, bronzier

1 Rue du Passage

Height - 77 cm (30 ½ inches)

Width - 150 cm (59 inches)

fig 3. A 19th-century French Louis XV style bureau plat featuring a red leather writing top, serpentine edges, brass Boulle marquetry, and gilt-bronze mounts on cabriole legs.
fig 3. French 19th Century Boulle Bureau Plat in the Louis XV Style

Depth - 85 cm (33 ½ inches)

Circa - 1860

Delivery is free for most of the mainland UK. If you are interested in purchasing and are outside the UK mainland or in the Scottish Highlands please get in touch first for a shipping quote. If you are an overseas buyer please contact us with your address so we can provide you with an accurate shipping quote and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

fig 4. A 19th-century French Louis XV style bureau plat featuring a red leather writing top, serpentine edges, brass Boulle marquetry, and gilt-bronze mounts on cabriole legs.
fig 4. French 19th Century Boulle Bureau Plat in the Louis XV Style

This item will be delivered by a trustworthy carrier and we aim to deliver within two weeks of purchase, but please allow three weeks. We use smaller carrier companies which take a bit longer but we would rather your item arrives at your door safely. Like our small items, our larger items are packaged well and protected.

All of our items can be collected.

View more items on our website www.arrowsmithantiques.com

Date of Manufacture

Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has dated this Louis XV Bureau Plat to the 1860s.

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
85cm (33.46")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245066
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Archive I A 19th-century French Louis XV style bureau plat featuring a red leather writing top, serpentine edges, brass Boulle marquetry, and gilt-bronze mounts on cabriole legs.

French 19th Century Boulle Bureau Plat in the Louis XV Style

Archive II A 19th-century French Louis XV style bureau plat featuring a red leather writing top, serpentine edges, brass Boulle marquetry, and gilt-bronze mounts on cabriole legs. View II
Archive III A 19th-century French Louis XV style bureau plat featuring a red leather writing top, serpentine edges, brass Boulle marquetry, and gilt-bronze mounts on cabriole legs. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century French Louis XV style bureau plat featuring a red leather writing top, serpentine edges, brass Boulle marquetry, and gilt-bronze mounts on cabriole legs. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century French Louis XV style bureau plat featuring a red leather writing top, serpentine edges, brass Boulle marquetry, and gilt-bronze mounts on cabriole legs. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century French Louis XV style bureau plat featuring a red leather writing top, serpentine edges, brass Boulle marquetry, and gilt-bronze mounts on cabriole legs. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century French Louis XV style bureau plat featuring a red leather writing top, serpentine edges, brass Boulle marquetry, and gilt-bronze mounts on cabriole legs. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century French Louis XV style bureau plat featuring a red leather writing top, serpentine edges, brass Boulle marquetry, and gilt-bronze mounts on cabriole legs. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century French Louis XV style bureau plat featuring a red leather writing top, serpentine edges, brass Boulle marquetry, and gilt-bronze mounts on cabriole legs. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century French Louis XV style bureau plat featuring a red leather writing top, serpentine edges, brass Boulle marquetry, and gilt-bronze mounts on cabriole legs. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century French Louis XV style bureau plat featuring a red leather writing top, serpentine edges, brass Boulle marquetry, and gilt-bronze mounts on cabriole legs. View XI
Archive XII A 19th-century French Louis XV style bureau plat featuring a red leather writing top, serpentine edges, brass Boulle marquetry, and gilt-bronze mounts on cabriole legs. View XII
Archive XIII A 19th-century French Louis XV style bureau plat featuring a red leather writing top, serpentine edges, brass Boulle marquetry, and gilt-bronze mounts on cabriole legs. View XIII
Archive XIV A 19th-century French Louis XV style bureau plat featuring a red leather writing top, serpentine edges, brass Boulle marquetry, and gilt-bronze mounts on cabriole legs. View XIV
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Unit 7 - 8 Waterside Mill
Waterside
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK11 7HG
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A 19th-century French Louis XV style bureau plat featuring a red leather writing top, serpentine edges, brass Boulle marquetry, and gilt-bronze mounts on cabriole legs.
French 19th Century Boulle Bureau Plat in the Louis XV Style
Ref: SA1245066
A 19th-century French Louis XV style bureau plat featuring a red leather writing top, serpentine edges, brass Boulle marquetry, and gilt-bronze mounts on cabriole legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis XV Revival
  • MaterialBrass, Ormolu, Tortoiseshell, Leather, Ebonised Wood
  • ColourGold and Red
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Ormolu mounts, Boulle marquetry, Serpentine rim
  • SizeH 77 cm (30 in) x W 150 cm (59 in) x D 85 cm (33 in)

FAQs

A bureau plat is a flat-topped writing table introduced in France during the 17th and 18th centuries, characterised by a leather inset writing surface, frieze drawers, and graceful cabriole legs. Louis XV variations feature serpentine contours, ornate gilt-bronze mounts, and detailed surface decoration such as Boulle marquetry.

Boulle marquetry involves inlaid patterns crafted from cut brass, pewter, and tortoiseshell layered over a wooden structure, frequently paired with ebony or ebonised timber. The furniture is typically finished with cast gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts and a leather writing surface.

Authentic 19th-century pieces feature hand-cut marquetry inlay, heavy cast ormolu mounts with hand-chased detailing, and solid wooden drawer linings showing age-related shrinkage. Hand-cut screws, dovetail joinery in frieze drawers, and consistent surface wear to the gilding also indicate period construction.

Position a bureau plat centrally within a dedicated study, home office, or living area to function as a focal writing table. Pair it with a streamlined contemporary chair or neutral upholstery to balance the elaborate metalwork and intricate marquetry patterns.

Maintain a stable indoor humidity level to prevent the brass inlay from lifting due to timber movement. Dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth, avoid harsh chemical polishes that degrade tortoiseshell or gilding, and position the piece away from direct sunlight and radiators.
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