What is a louis xv bronze mount?

It is a decorative metal fitting cast in bronze and finished with gilt, applied to nineteenth-century revival furniture. These mounts echo the asymmetrical scrolling forms of the French rococo period. The term also covers the entire category of furniture, such as commodes and desks, decorated with this distinctive hardware. Workshops produced these items to satisfy Victorian and Edwardian demand for opulent French interior styles.

How do I identify a bureau plat?

A bureau plat is a freestanding writing desk featuring a wide, flat top often lined with leather. It typically stands on four cabriole legs decorated with gilt bronze sabots and mounts. Unlike traditional secretary desks, a bureau plat does not have a fold-down front or upper shelving. It was designed to sit in the centre of a room rather than against a wall.

Where were these pieces made?

The majority of these pieces originated in Paris workshops during the nineteenth century. Master cabinet makers reproduced and reinterpreted eighteenth-century French designs for international clientele. Some examples bear retailer marks from London firms who imported the finished furniture or assembled components locally. Parisian ateliers remained the primary source for the highest quality ormolu mounts and marquetry.

How do I care for ormolu mounts?

Maintain gilt bronze mounts by dusting gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid commercial metal polishes, which can strip the thin layer of gold leaf from the underlying bronze. Keep the furniture away from direct sunlight and excessive humidity to protect both the metal gilding and the underlying wood veneer. Professional conservation ensures the finish remains stable over time.

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A louis xv bronze mount piece brings the sweep of the rococo revival into a room through chased ormolu applied to fine timbers.

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Louis XV Style Bureau Plat, 19th Century

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£11,000

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Inlaid Rosewood Floral Marquetry Table

From Camden Antiques

£1,650

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French Zebrawood Writing Table with Original Leather Top.

19th century

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French Zebrawood Writing Table with Original Leather Top.

From Carradale Farm Antiques

£3,250

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19th Century Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat

From Shackladys Antiques

£3,295

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Napoléon III Gilt-bronze, Marble Guéridon, by Zwiener Jansen Sucesseur, Paris,1900

1900 - 1920

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Napoléon III Gilt-bronze, Marble Guéridon, by Zwiener Jansen Sucesseur, Paris,1900

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£35,000

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Important Antique Stamped Victor Raulin Cartonnier Cabinet Bookcase & Drawers

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Important Antique Stamped Victor Raulin Cartonnier Cabinet Bookcase & Drawers

From Royal House Antiques

£20,000

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19th Century French Writing Table

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£5,800

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Outstanding French Vitreen Display Cabinet

19th century

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Outstanding French Vitreen Display Cabinet

From Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

£1,700

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Louis XVI Style Verni Martin Vitrine, Circa 1890.

19th century

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Louis XVI Style Verni Martin Vitrine, Circa 1890.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£9,000

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Pair 19th Century Marquetry Inlaid Side Cabinets.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£28,000

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Secret mechanisms hidden within nineteenth-century writing desks demonstrate that Victorian letter-writers enjoyed James Bond levels of desk security.

Tortoiseshell & Gilt Boulle Clock. A.d. Mougin

19th century

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Tortoiseshell & Gilt Boulle Clock. A.d. Mougin

From Masons Antiques

£795

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19th century

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A Very Fine 19th Century Ormolu Mounted Side Table or Ladies Work Box

From Yeats Country Antiques

£3,025

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French Marble Top Commode

From Michael Youll Antiques

£1,250

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19th century

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A French Gilt-metal Mounted Vitrine

From H & H Gallery

£5,000

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Ormolu Mounted Imari Porcelain Antique French Clock Set

19th century

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Ormolu Mounted Imari Porcelain Antique French Clock Set

From Dragon-Antiques.com

£10,450

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19th century

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19th Century Kingwood Card Table

From Martlesham Antiques

£1,950

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Louis XV Bronze Mount

Louis XV Style Bureau Plat, 19th Century

Inlaid Rosewood Floral Marquetry Table

French Zebrawood Writing Table with Original Leather Top.

19th Century Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat

Napoléon III Gilt-bronze, Marble Guéridon, by Zwiener Jansen Sucesseur, Paris,1900

Important Antique Stamped Victor Raulin Cartonnier Cabinet Bookcase & Drawers

19th Century French Writing Table

Outstanding French Vitreen Display Cabinet

Louis XVI Style Verni Martin Vitrine, Circa 1890.

Pair 19th Century Marquetry Inlaid Side Cabinets.

Tortoiseshell & Gilt Boulle Clock. A.d. Mougin

A Very Fine 19th Century Ormolu Mounted Side Table or Ladies Work Box

French Marble Top Commode

A French Gilt-metal Mounted Vitrine

Ormolu Mounted Imari Porcelain Antique French Clock Set

19th Century Kingwood Card Table

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