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French Desk 19th Century
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    Lovatt antiques have been established for over 35 years we are located in staffordshire and specialise in quality.
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French Desk 19th Century

19th century
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19th century French Petite desk made with exotic woods Amboyna, Purpleheart & Tulipwood crossbanding, the large central Gilt Bronze Cherub mount in the style of Francois Linke acts as a secret drawer which is activated by pressing a button underneath the knee hole, the writing surface pulls forward to act as a more sufficient area , the upper section has two central drawers flanked by up and over panels storage area , the desk has good Ormolu mounts through out and stands proudly on elegant swept legs finished with paw Gilt Bronze feet .

101cm tall x 79cm deep x 80cm wide

Physical Dimensions
Height
101cm (39.76")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
79cm (31.10")
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Andrew Lovatt Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Writing Desk to the 1880s.

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SA965055
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19th century French Petite desk made with exotic woods Amboyna, Purpleheart & Tulipwood crossbanding, the large central Gilt Bronze Cherub mount in the style of Francois Linke acts as a secret drawer which is activated by pressing a button underneath the knee hole, the writing surface pulls forward to act as a more sufficient area , the upper section has two central drawers flanked by up and over panels storage area , the desk has good Ormolu mounts through out and stands proudly on elegant swept legs finished with paw Gilt Bronze feet .

101cm tall x 79cm deep x 80cm wide

Height
101cm (39.76")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
79cm (31.10")
Date of Manufacture

Andrew Lovatt Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Writing Desk to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA965055
Andrew Lovatt Antiques
Andrew Lovatt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

Lovatt antiques have been established for over 35 years we are located in staffordshire and specialise in quality.

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A nineteenth-century French writing desk featuring burr wood veneers, gilt bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and a raised superstructure with small drawers.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century French writing desk featuring burr wood veneers, gilt bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and a raised superstructure with small drawers.

French Desk 19th Century

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Andrew Lovatt Antiques

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A nineteenth-century French writing desk featuring burr wood veneers, gilt bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and a raised superstructure with small drawers.
French Desk 19th century
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A nineteenth-century French writing desk featuring burr wood veneers, gilt bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and a raised superstructure with small drawers.
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  • ObjectDesks & Bureaux
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Louis XV Revival
  • MaterialAmboyna, Gilt Bronze, Mahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Ormolu mounts, Gallery rail, Burr veneer
  • SizeH 101 cm (40 in) x W 80 cm (31 in) x D 79 cm (31 in)

This nineteenth-century French Louis XV Revival petite desk takes the form of a writing table constructed from amboyna, purpleheart, and tulipwood crossbanding in a warm brown tone. The piece features a raised superstructure incorporating two central drawers flanked by two storage panels, a pull-forward writing surface, and a central gilt bronze cherub mount concealing a secret drawer. Additional details include an ornate gilt bronze gallery rail along the top, delicate ormolu mounts framing the compartments and drawers, cabriole legs, and paw gilt bronze feet. The desk stands 101 cm high, 80 cm wide, and 79 cm deep. In a contemporary home, it functions as a compact writing station or decorative desk in a study, library, or living space.

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A bonheur du jour is a specialised French writing desk design introduced in the eighteenth century, featuring a flat writing table with an attached raised superstructure containing small drawers, cabinets, or shelves.

Ninteenth-century French desks were typically crafted using hardwoods such as mahogany or oak frames covered in fine burr veneers like amboyna or thuya, ornamented with cast gilt bronze (ormolu) mounts.

Authentic nineteenth-century gilt bronze ormolu mounts display hand-chased surface detailing, uneven casting marks on the reverse, and secure fixing via threaded bolts or hand-cut screws rather than modern uniform fasteners.

Position the desk as an accent piece against a neutral wall, paired with contemporary lighting or minimalist artwork to balance the detailed metalwork and rich wood veneers.

Dust gilt bronze mounts lightly with a soft brush without liquid polish, and maintain the French polished timber using beeswax applied sparingly along the grain away from direct heat sources.
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