How do I care for burr walnut veneer?

Keep wooden writing desks away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent the delicate veneer from drying and cracking. Apply a traditional beeswax polish occasionally and buff gently with a soft cloth to maintain the natural lustre of the grain.

Where should I place a freestanding desk?

A bureau plat or finished pedestal desk looks best positioned in the centre of a study or living room. Because the back receives the same decorative attention as the front, it does not need to anchor against a wall.

How do I distinguish French revival styles from original pieces?

French nineteenth-century revival pieces often incorporate specific Louis XV or Napoleon III design motifs alongside distinct ormolu mounts. Examining the secondary timbers inside the drawer construction helps confirm the period and regional origin.

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A serpentine writing desk brings fluid, undulating curves to a traditional workspace through masterly cabinetmaking.

19th century

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Burr Walnut Centre Table

From Philip Hunt Antiques

£1,595

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George 111 Mahogany Serpentine Top 3 Drawer Lowboy

18th century

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George 111 Mahogany Serpentine Top 3 Drawer Lowboy

From E W Cousins and Son

£850

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Late C19th /Early C20th Edwardian Period Satinwood Veneered Kneehole Dressing Table.

1900 - 1920

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Late C19th /Early C20th Edwardian Period Satinwood Veneered Kneehole Dressing Table.

From M Lees and Sons

£800

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19th century

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A Superior Antique Inlaid Serpentine Shaped Victorian 19th Century Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Small Writing Desk Card Games Side Hall Lamp Stretcher Table. C.1860.

From CJ Antiques

£1,950

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Serpentine Writing Desk

Burr Walnut Centre Table

George 111 Mahogany Serpentine Top 3 Drawer Lowboy

Late C19th /Early C20th Edwardian Period Satinwood Veneered Kneehole Dressing Table.

A Superior Antique Inlaid Serpentine Shaped Victorian 19th Century Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Small Writing Desk Card Games Side Hall Lamp Stretcher Table. C.1860.

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