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19th Century, Bureau Plat, by Zweiner
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19th Century, Bureau Plat, by Zweiner

19th century
Description

A fine quality French kingwood and marquetry, ormolu-mounted Bureau plat, signed Zweiner. Having three frieze drawers to one side, dummy drawers to the reverse, inset Moroccan leather top and raised on cabriole legs.

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Creator

François Linke (Cabinetmaker)

François Linke (1855–1946) was a leading Parisian ébéniste of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74.9cm (29.49")
Width
119.4cm (47.01")
Depth
63.5cm (25.00")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Bureau Plat to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA809680
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Description
A fine quality French kingwood and marquetry, ormolu-mounted Bureau plat, signed Zweiner.
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Having three frieze drawers to one side, dummy drawers to the reverse, inset Moroccan leather top and raised on cabriole legs.
Patrick Moorhead Antiques

Details

Creator

François Linke (Cabinetmaker)

François Linke (1855–1946) was a leading Parisian ébéniste of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Height
74.9cm (29.49")
Width
119.4cm (47.01")
Depth
63.5cm (25.00")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Bureau Plat to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA809680
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2018

Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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A 19th-century French Louis XV style kingwood bureau plat featuring gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, cabriole legs, and a leather inset writing top.
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Archive I A 19th-century French Louis XV style kingwood bureau plat featuring gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, cabriole legs, and a leather inset writing top.

19th Century, Bureau Plat, by Zweiner

Archive II A 19th-century French Louis XV style kingwood bureau plat featuring gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, cabriole legs, and a leather inset writing top. View II
Archive III A 19th-century French Louis XV style kingwood bureau plat featuring gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, cabriole legs, and a leather inset writing top. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century French Louis XV style kingwood bureau plat featuring gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, cabriole legs, and a leather inset writing top. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century French Louis XV style kingwood bureau plat featuring gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, cabriole legs, and a leather inset writing top. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century French Louis XV style kingwood bureau plat featuring gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, cabriole legs, and a leather inset writing top. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century French Louis XV style kingwood bureau plat featuring gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, cabriole legs, and a leather inset writing top. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century French Louis XV style kingwood bureau plat featuring gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, cabriole legs, and a leather inset writing top. View VIII
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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A 19th-century French Louis XV style kingwood bureau plat featuring gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, cabriole legs, and a leather inset writing top.
19th Century, Bureau Plat, by Zweiner
Ref: SA809680
A 19th-century French Louis XV style kingwood bureau plat featuring gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, cabriole legs, and a leather inset writing top.
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A bureau plat is a flat-topped writing desk introduced during the French Regency and Louis XV periods, characterised by a leather-lined writing surface, frieze drawers, and cabriole legs. In the 19th century, master cabinetmakers revived these forms, incorporating Rococo gilt-bronze mounts and intricate wood veneers.

These desks typically feature exotic wood veneers such as kingwood, tulipwood, or rosewood arranged in parquetry patterns. They are embellished with cast and chased gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts, leather inset writing surfaces, and solid oak or mahogany drawer linings.

Authentic pieces feature gilt-bronze mounts that are heavy, chased, and occasionally stamped or signed by cabinetmakers on the reverse or frame. The presence of natural wood shrinkage, period lock mechanisms, hand-tooled leather, and dovetailing further distinguishes late 19th-century examples.

A Rococo Revival bureau plat serves as a focal point when placed freestanding in an executive office, library, or living room. To balance its detailed gilded mounts, pair it with modern seating or position it against a neutral backdrop to highlight the silhouette.

Dust the wood surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoid using abrasive polishes that can damage the varnish. Gilt-bronze mounts should be dusted gently with a soft brush, and direct sunlight or extreme humidity changes should be avoided to prevent veneer lifting.
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