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A Kingwood and Gilt Mounted Lectern.
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A Kingwood and Gilt Mounted Lectern.

19th century
Description

Circa 1880. An exhibition-quality French kingwood and gilt metal mounted lectern in the Rococo style. The hinged shaped top with grey leather insert, opens to a simple interior, to the sides there are two rectangular pull-out pen and ink drawers. Beneath are open shelves and all supported on four elegant cabriole legs finishing with well-cast scrolling ormolu sabots.

123cm high 77cm wide 57cm deep.

Physical Dimensions
Height
123cm (48.43")
Width
77cm (30.31")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Kingwood Gilt Mounted Lectern to the 19th Century.

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SA838758
Dealers Internal Reference
30250
Description
Circa 1880. An exhibition-quality French kingwood and gilt metal mounted lectern in the Rococo style.
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The hinged shaped top with grey leather insert, opens to a simple interior, to the sides there are two rectangular pull-out pen and ink drawers.
Georgian Antiques

Beneath are open shelves and all supported on four elegant cabriole legs finishing with well-cast scrolling ormolu sabots.

123cm high 77cm wide 57cm deep.

Height
123cm (48.43")
Width
77cm (30.31")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Kingwood Gilt Mounted Lectern to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA838758
Dealers Internal Ref
30250
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A Louis XV style kingwood standing lectern featuring gilt bronze mounts, a slanted leather-inset writing surface, and two lower shelves.
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Archive I A Louis XV style kingwood standing lectern featuring gilt bronze mounts, a slanted leather-inset writing surface, and two lower shelves.

A Kingwood and Gilt Mounted Lectern.

Archive II A Louis XV style kingwood standing lectern featuring gilt bronze mounts, a slanted leather-inset writing surface, and two lower shelves. View II
Archive III A Louis XV style kingwood standing lectern featuring gilt bronze mounts, a slanted leather-inset writing surface, and two lower shelves. View III
Archive IV A Louis XV style kingwood standing lectern featuring gilt bronze mounts, a slanted leather-inset writing surface, and two lower shelves. View IV
Archive V A Louis XV style kingwood standing lectern featuring gilt bronze mounts, a slanted leather-inset writing surface, and two lower shelves. View V
Archive VI A Louis XV style kingwood standing lectern featuring gilt bronze mounts, a slanted leather-inset writing surface, and two lower shelves. View VI
Archive VII A Louis XV style kingwood standing lectern featuring gilt bronze mounts, a slanted leather-inset writing surface, and two lower shelves. View VII
Archive VIII A Louis XV style kingwood standing lectern featuring gilt bronze mounts, a slanted leather-inset writing surface, and two lower shelves. View VIII
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Archive XI A Louis XV style kingwood standing lectern featuring gilt bronze mounts, a slanted leather-inset writing surface, and two lower shelves. View XI
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A Louis XV style kingwood standing lectern featuring gilt bronze mounts, a slanted leather-inset writing surface, and two lower shelves.
A Kingwood and Gilt Mounted Lectern.
Ref: SA838758
A Louis XV style kingwood standing lectern featuring gilt bronze mounts, a slanted leather-inset writing surface, and two lower shelves.
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  • ObjectLecterns
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis XV Revival
  • MaterialKingwood, Ormolu, Leather
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOrmolu mounts, cabriole legs, parquetry veneer, gilt sabots
  • SizeH 123 cm (48 in) x W 77 cm (30 in) x D 57 cm (22 in)

This nineteenth-century Louis XV revival standing lectern takes the form of a French Rococo piece fashioned from warm brown kingwood. The structure incorporates a hinged shaped top inset with a dark grey leather writing surface, complemented by two lower open parquetry shelves and supported on four cabriole legs. Gilt bronze ormolu mounts adorn the upper corners and frame the silhouette, while scrolling ormolu sabots cap each foot. A central gilt metal escutcheon decorates the frieze beneath the slant. Measuring 123 cm high by 77 cm wide and 57 cm deep, this refined item serves as an elegant writing stand, a display pulpit, or a decorative furniture accent in a reception room, study, or hallway. Its compact footprint and open shelving allow for both functional use and the exhibition of books or decorative objects within a traditional interior space.

FAQs

Lecterns and standing desks of this form originated in 18th-century France during the Louis XV period. Designed for reading, writing, or holding ledgers while standing, they were traditionally crafted for private libraries and salons, combining functional utility with decorative cabinetmaking.

These pieces feature a solid timber frame veneered with kingwood or rosewood parquetry. Decorative elements include cast gilt bronze (ormolu) mounts on the knees and feet, alongside an inset leather writing slope on the angled top.

Authentic pieces feature finely hand-chased mercury-gilt bronze mounts fixed with original steel or brass screws. The parquetry veneer exhibits tight book-matched geometric patterning, showing subtle natural variation in wood grain and patina.

A standing lectern functions well as an occasional desk in a home office or library nook. It can also serve as a display stand for large art books, guest registers, or decorative folios in a hallway.

Maintain the wood by applying a neutral beeswax polish sparingly along the grain, avoiding silicone sprays. Gilt bronze mounts should be dusted gently with a soft brush, keeping harsh metal polishes away to protect the original gilding.
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