French Linke Influenced Bureau Plat, Circa 1890 19th Century

Name: French Linke Influenced Bureau Plat, Circa 1890
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA909918
Price: 10000 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDesks
Period19th century
StyleLouis XV Revival
MaterialKingwood, Ormolu, Leather
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsOrmolu mounts, Cabriole legs, Parquetry veneer, Leather inset top
SizeH 73 cm (29 in) x W 95 cm (37 in) x D 61 cm (24 in)

This nineteenth-century bureau plat follows the Louis XV Revival style, manufactured in the manner of Francois Linke. The desk is built from warm brown kingwood with a parquetry veneer finish, paired with a dark leather inset top and gilded ormolu mounts, mouldings, and hardware. Elaborate gilt-bronze mounts decorate the drawer fronts and legs, complemented by scrolling ormolu feet on the cabriole legs. Visible details include intricate brass-toned scrolling ormolu mounts along the frieze and legs, alongside fine parquetry wood grain patterns across the top and drawer surrounds. The table measures 73 cm high, 95 cm wide, and 61 cm deep. Suitable for use as a functional writing desk or decorative console table, this piece sits comfortably within a study, living room, or home office. The compact proportions allow placement against a wall or centrally within a reception room, providing a traditional French chateau aesthetic. The surface accommodates a laptop or writing materials while maintaining the decorative presence of a fine antique.

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A bureau plat is a flat-topped writing table originating in 17th-century France, characterized by a large writing surface, frieze drawers, and ornamental gilt-bronze mounts.

These desks typically combine exotic timber veneers such as kingwood, tulipwood, and rosewood with cast gilt-bronze mounts and inset leather writing tops.

Look for heavy, hand-chased gilt-bronze mounts, hand-cut dovetail joinery in the drawers, authentic timber oxidisation, and sweeping cabriole leg structures.

Position the table centrally in a home office or study, pairing it with contemporary lighting and neutral wall finishes to accentuate the dark wood and gilded detail.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft, dry cloth, keep the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent veneer lift, and avoid chemical polishes on metal mounts.

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French Linke Influenced Bureau Plat, Circa 1890

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