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Antique Victorian French Inlaid Rosewood Freestanding Bureau Antique Victorian French Inlaid Rosewood Freestanding Bureau
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Antique Victorian French Inlaid Rosewood Freestanding Bureau Antique Victorian French Inlaid Rosewood Freestanding Bureau

19th century
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Antique Victorian French inlaid rosewood freestanding bureau/desk having the original gilt metal gallery above a devine shaped inlaid marquetry fall opening to reveal a fitted interior with three drawers and a sliding well, freestanding polished back and standing on shaped cabriole legs with pretty gilt metal mounts.

A fantastic Victorian example of desirable proportions and in wonderful original condition.

H 91.5cm

W 65cm

D 45cm

Height to fall 74cm

Depth inside 46.5cm

Date 1860

Physical Dimensions
Height
91.5cm (36.02")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this French Rosewood Writing Bureau to the 1860s.

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SA884287
Dealers Internal Reference
006c
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Description
Antique Victorian French inlaid rosewood freestanding bureau/desk having the original gilt metal gallery above a devine shaped inlaid marquetry fall opening to reveal a fitted interior with three drawers and a sliding well, freestanding polished back and standing on shaped cabriole legs with pretty gilt metal mounts.

A fantastic Victorian example of desirable proportions and in wonderful original condition.

H 91.5cm

W 65cm

D 45cm

Height to fall 74cm

Depth inside 46.5cm

Date 1860

Height
91.5cm (36.02")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this French Rosewood Writing Bureau to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA884287
Dealers Internal Ref
006c
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Antique Victorian French Inlaid Rosewood Freestanding Bureau Antique Victorian French Inlaid Rosewood Freestanding Bureau

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An antique French-style rosewood bureau featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay on the slant front, cabriole legs with brass mounts, and a decorative brass gallery.
Antique Victorian French Inlaid Rosewood Freestanding Bureau Antique Victorian French Inlaid Rosewood Freestanding Bureau
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An antique French-style rosewood bureau featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay on the slant front, cabriole legs with brass mounts, and a decorative brass gallery.
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A bureau de dame is a compact writing desk originating in eighteenth-century France, specifically designed for personal correspondence. Characterised by a sloped writing fall, delicate cabriole legs, and internal compartments, these pieces were popularised during the Louis XV period and produced throughout the nineteenth century.

These bureaux were predominantly constructed from rich hardwoods such as rosewood, walnut, or kingwood veneers over an oak or pine carcass. Decorative elements included floral marquetry made from contrasting fruitwoods and cast brass or bronze ormolu mounts fitted to the legs and edges.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces display hand-cut dove-tail drawer joints, original cast metal mounts with natural surface oxidisation, and hand-cut timber veneers. The writing slant typically features original lock mechanisms, while the reverse of the piece will show aged timber backboards rather than modern plywood.

A rosewood bureau functions effectively as a focal piece in a hallway, bedroom alcove, or formal living room. Pair it with neutral wall tones and contemporary lighting to highlight the floral marquetry and polished wood grains without overwhelming the room.

Keep the furniture away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent veneer lifting or timber cracking. Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality natural beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year to maintain the luster of the finish.
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