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Antique French Inlaid Bureau Plat Desk
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Antique French Inlaid Bureau Plat Desk

19th century
Sold 13 March 2026 · Marylebone Antiques
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Description

An absolutely exquisite antique French inlaid bureau plat desk. This was made in France, it dates from around the 1880-1890 period.

It is one of the finest examples we’ve ever come across, it has an elegant and stylish design with some of the most fantastic inlaid patterns. The top is profusely inlaid with various woods, there is marquetry around the edges and parquetry in the centre. There is further beautiful inlaid marquetry work around the edges, and extremely high quality ormolu mounts. There is a single drawer on the front, the back is also nicely finished and appears identical, only without a drawer.

We have had this recently French polished, the condition is excellent for its age.

Width – 42 inches , 106 cm

Depth – 27 inches , 69 cm

Height – 29 inches , 73 cm

Knee height – 24 inches , 60 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
69cm (27.17")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this French Inlaid Bureau Plat to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1156513
Dealers Internal Reference
10846
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Description
An absolutely exquisite antique French inlaid bureau plat desk. This was made in France, it dates from around the 1880-1890 period.
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It is one of the finest examples we’ve ever come across, it has an elegant and stylish design with some of the most fantastic inlaid patterns.
Marylebone Antiques

The top is profusely inlaid with various woods, there is marquetry around the edges and parquetry in the centre. There is further beautiful inlaid marquetry work around the edges, and extremely high quality ormolu mounts. There is a single drawer on the front, the back is also nicely finished and appears identical, only without a drawer.

We have had this recently French polished, the condition is excellent for its age.

Width – 42 inches , 106 cm

Depth – 27 inches , 69 cm

Height – 29 inches , 73 cm

Knee height – 24 inches , 60 cm

Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
69cm (27.17")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this French Inlaid Bureau Plat to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1156513
Dealers Internal Ref
10846
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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An antique French bureau plat desk featuring intricate wood marquetry and brass ormolu mounts on cabriole legs.
Antique French Inlaid Bureau Plat Desk
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An antique French bureau plat desk featuring intricate wood marquetry and brass ormolu mounts on cabriole legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWriting Desks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Provincial
  • MaterialWalnut, Fruitwood, Brass, Bronze
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsMarquetry geometric patterns, Ormolu mounts, Cabriole legs, Serpentine edge
  • SizeH 73 cm (29 in) x W 106 cm (42 in) x D 69 cm (27 in)

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The bureau plat originated in France during the late 17th century and evolved through the Regency and Louis XV periods as a freestanding writing table designed to be placed in the centre of a room rather than against a wall.

Authentic pieces typically feature a solid oak or pine carcase veneered in exotic woods such as walnut, kingwood, or tulipwood, embellished with intricate marquetry or parquetry patterns and cast gilt-bronze or brass mounts known as ormolu.

Authentication involves examining the hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawer construction, checking for genuine hand-chased bronze mounts, and identifying natural ageing and shrinkage in the timber veneer rather than modern synthetic finishes.

An antique bureau plat serves as a striking focal point in a modern study or living space when paired with minimalist seating and contemporary lighting to create a balanced contrast between historical craftsmanship and modern simplicity.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying traditional beeswax to nourish the timber.
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