How do I clean marble tops?

Wipe the surface gently with a soft cloth dampened in warm water and mild soap. Avoid acidic cleaners that etch polished stone. Dry the marble thoroughly afterwards to prevent water marks or dull patches on the vintage finish.

Can these desks be used daily?

Writing tables and cylinder desks function adequately for modern writing tasks when treated with care. Use proper blotters to protect delicate wood and veneer surfaces. Keep humidity stable in the room to prevent the timber and glue from shifting over time.

How do I identify Louis XV style?

Louis XV pieces rely on asymmetrical curves, cabriole legs and rococo motifs. The lines flow smoothly without rigid straight edges. Parquetry on these items often follows serpentine contours across commodes and small tables.

What is the difference between parquetry and marquetry?

Parquetry uses geometric shapes like squares, triangles and cubes to form abstract repeating patterns. It depends entirely on the natural grain and colour contrasts of the timber. Marquetry employs pictorial veneers to create floral scenes, landscapes or scrolls, often utilising dyed woods and shell.

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French parquetry furniture brings geometric wood surfaces and gilt mounts into rooms through chests, desks and tables.

19th century

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Secretaire Abattant by Blake, London.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£32,000

3+ MONTHS AGO

cabinets

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Porcelain and Ormolu Mounted Kingwood Card/console Table by G T Morant, London

19th century

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Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Porcelain and Ormolu Mounted Kingwood Card/console Table by G T Morant, London

From London City Antiques

£9,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

tables

19th century

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A Fine Etagere in the Louis XVI Manner

From Butchoff Antiques Ltd.

£1,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Pair of Early 20th Century Sormani Inlaid Commodes

1900 - 1920

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Pair of Early 20th Century Sormani Inlaid Commodes

From Wakelin and Linfield

£14,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Two Tier Kingwood Occasional Table

From Fairford Barn Antiques

£795

3+ MONTHS AGO

furniture

1900 - 1920

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Antique French Marble Top Cabinet

From Marylebone Antiques

£1,450

3+ MONTHS AGO

cupboards

Napoleon III Tulipwood & Ormolu Mounted Bureau

19th century

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Napoleon III Tulipwood & Ormolu Mounted Bureau

From Tim Saltwell Antiques

£1,250

3+ MONTHS AGO

bureau

Antique French Kingwood & Ormolu Vitrine Cabinet with Marble Top

19th century

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Antique French Kingwood & Ormolu Vitrine Cabinet with Marble Top

From Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

£3,850

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Louis XV Style Wine Table by L.martin of Paris C.1920

1900 - 1920

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Louis XV Style Wine Table by L.martin of Paris C.1920

From Collinge Antiques

£895

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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French Kingwood Marble Topped Commode

From Camden Antiques

£1,095

3+ MONTHS AGO

chest of drawers

Listings feature items spanning the seventeenth, eighteenth, nineteenth and twentieth centuries, using materials such as ormolu, kingwood, marble, walnut and porcelain.