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Vernis Martin Desk

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu & Vernis Martin Desk, Attr. Majorelle
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu & Vernis Martin Desk, Attr. Majorelle

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu & Vernis Martin Desk, Attr. Majorelle

$15,750Sale Price|20% Off

H 29.38 in W 36.25 in D 21.13 in

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu & Vernis Martin Desk, Attr. Majorelle

By Louis Majorelle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Very Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Satinwood Parquetry and Vernis Martin

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century French Vernis Martin Cylinder Top Desks
Pair of 19th Century French Vernis Martin Cylinder Top Desks

Pair of 19th Century French Vernis Martin Cylinder Top Desks

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality rare pair of 19th century French Vernis Martin cylinder top desks, each

Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Period French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Japanese Lacquer Chinoiserie Inkwell Tray
Period French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Japanese Lacquer Chinoiserie Inkwell Tray

Period French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Japanese Lacquer Chinoiserie Inkwell Tray

By Vernis Martin

Located in Forney, TX

and Japan throughout the 18th century, Parisian Vernis Martin lacquer work, decorated with lavish

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Vernis Martin Decorated Louis XIV Mahogany & Ormolu Lady’s Roll Top Desk
French Vernis Martin Decorated Louis XIV Mahogany & Ormolu Lady’s Roll Top Desk

French Vernis Martin Decorated Louis XIV Mahogany & Ormolu Lady’s Roll Top Desk

$1,960Sale Price|20% Off

H 42.5 in W 30.5 in D 21.25 in

French Vernis Martin Decorated Louis XIV Mahogany & Ormolu Lady’s Roll Top Desk

Located in Big Flats, NY

French Vernis Martin Decorated Louis XIV Mahogany & Ormolu Lady’s Roll Top Desk Measures - 42 3/8

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Vernis Martin French Secretaire Cabinet Attributed To Paul Sormani
19th Century Vernis Martin French Secretaire Cabinet Attributed To Paul Sormani

19th Century Vernis Martin French Secretaire Cabinet Attributed To Paul Sormani

By Paul Sormani

Located in Dublin, IE

A superb late 19th century French flamed mahogany and Vernis Martin secretaire cabinet in the

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Recent Sales

Louis XVI Style Vernis-Martin Bonheur de Jour
Louis XVI Style Vernis-Martin Bonheur de Jour

Louis XVI Style Vernis-Martin Bonheur de Jour

Unavailable

H 38 in W 31.25 in D 19.25 in

Louis XVI Style Vernis-Martin Bonheur de Jour

Located in Uckfield, Sussex

Louis XVI style rosewood vernis-martin Bonheur de jour.

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Louis XV Vernis Martin Bureau Abattant
Louis XV Vernis Martin Bureau Abattant

Louis XV Vernis Martin Bureau Abattant

Unavailable

H 38.19 in W 31.5 in D 18.9 in

Louis XV Vernis Martin Bureau Abattant

Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur

A Louis XV desk opening by an abattant, red lacquer interior, on four cabriole legs, Vernis Martin

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Lacquer

Small Louis XV Ormolu and Vernis Martin Quarter-Striking "Wedding" Clock
Small Louis XV Ormolu and Vernis Martin Quarter-Striking "Wedding" Clock

Small Louis XV Ormolu and Vernis Martin Quarter-Striking "Wedding" Clock

By François Verneaux

Located in Braine-le-Chateau, BE

Small table "wedding" clock in ormolu and Vernis Martin, Louis XV-period, circa 1760; three-train

Category

Antique 1760s French Louis XV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Louis XIV Vernis Martin Mahogany & Kingwood Ladies Desk, c 1890
Antique French Louis XIV Vernis Martin Mahogany & Kingwood Ladies Desk, c 1890

Antique French Louis XIV Vernis Martin Mahogany & Kingwood Ladies Desk, c 1890

By Vernis Martin

Located in Big Flats, NY

cabinet having carved gadroon cartouche over single door with Vernis Martin painted courting scene opening

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Desks

Materials

Metal

Antique French Regency Louis XV Bureau De Pente Ladies Writing Desk
Antique French Regency Louis XV Bureau De Pente Ladies Writing Desk

Antique French Regency Louis XV Bureau De Pente Ladies Writing Desk

By Vernis Martin

Located in South Bend, IN

the manner of Vernis Martin France, Circa 1920s Mahogany, with hand-painted scene, original brass

Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Vernis Martin Style Louis XV French Secretaire Desk
Antique Vernis Martin Style Louis XV French Secretaire Desk

Antique Vernis Martin Style Louis XV French Secretaire Desk

By Vernis Martin

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An Antique Vernis Martin Style Louis XV French

Category

Mid-20th Century Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Brass

Adams Style Vernis Martin Paint Decorated Antique Cylinder Desk
Adams Style Vernis Martin Paint Decorated Antique Cylinder Desk

Adams Style Vernis Martin Paint Decorated Antique Cylinder Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Antique Adams style distressed paint decorated cylinder desk. Roll top desk containing storage, 2

Category

Early 20th Century Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Bailey Banks and Biddle Vernis Martin Painted Desk on Gilded Background Louis XV
Bailey Banks and Biddle Vernis Martin Painted Desk on Gilded Background Louis XV

Bailey Banks and Biddle Vernis Martin Painted Desk on Gilded Background Louis XV

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a fantastic French-made Vernis Martin Paint decorated writing desk made for Bailey Banks

Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Provincial Vernis Martin Painted Lady's Desk and Chair, c1880
Antique French Provincial Vernis Martin Painted Lady's Desk and Chair, c1880

Antique French Provincial Vernis Martin Painted Lady's Desk and Chair, c1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

highlighted acanthus, shell and rosettes decoration, Vernis Martin hand-painted countryside scenes on top and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Desks

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique French Vernis Martin Bureau de Dame, circa 1880
Antique French Vernis Martin Bureau de Dame, circa 1880

Antique French Vernis Martin Bureau de Dame, circa 1880

Located in London, GB

from rosewood and is complete with ormolu mounting and Vernis Martin paintings. Priced at £2,550 this

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Antique 1880s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Vernis Martin Bureau de Dame, circa 1880
Antique French Vernis Martin Bureau de Dame, circa 1880

Antique French Vernis Martin Bureau de Dame, circa 1880

Located in London, GB

This is a superb antique French mahogany and ormolu mounted Vernis Martin cylinder bureau de dame

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Antique Louis XIV Style Gold Gilt Vernis Martin Ladies Writing Desk, circa 1880
Antique Louis XIV Style Gold Gilt Vernis Martin Ladies Writing Desk, circa 1880

Antique Louis XIV Style Gold Gilt Vernis Martin Ladies Writing Desk, circa 1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Louis XIV style decorated ladies writing desk features a gold gilt wood finish with Vernis

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Desks

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Vernis Martin Style Bureau de Dame
Louis XV Vernis Martin Style Bureau de Dame

Louis XV Vernis Martin Style Bureau de Dame

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H 38.5 in W 29.5 in D 18 in

Louis XV Vernis Martin Style Bureau de Dame

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Louis XV style bureau de dame / ladies desk with Vernis Martin style lacquer decoration and bronze

Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Louis XV Vernis Martin Style Rosewood Bureau De Dame
Antique Louis XV Vernis Martin Style Rosewood Bureau De Dame

Antique Louis XV Vernis Martin Style Rosewood Bureau De Dame

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Louis XV Vernis Martin style rosewood Bureau de Dame having a marble top with three quarter

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Louis XVI Style Bronze and Vernis Martin Bonheur Du Jours, P.E Guerin NY
Pair of Louis XVI Style Bronze and Vernis Martin Bonheur Du Jours, P.E Guerin NY

Pair of Louis XVI Style Bronze and Vernis Martin Bonheur Du Jours, P.E Guerin NY

By Bailey, Banks & Biddle, P. E. Guerin

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A fabulous pair of Louis XVI style bronze, Vernis Martin, and marquetry Bonheur Du Jours, (Desks

Category

Antique 19th Century American Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Louis XV Style Bureau De Pente Ladies Desk
Antique French Louis XV Style Bureau De Pente Ladies Desk

Antique French Louis XV Style Bureau De Pente Ladies Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

mechanical cylinder lady's desk. Vernis Martin style paint decorated cylinder depicting romantic couple and

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of French Louis XVI Neoclassical Secretaire Bookcase Desks Vernis Martin
Pair of French Louis XVI Neoclassical Secretaire Bookcase Desks Vernis Martin

Pair of French Louis XVI Neoclassical Secretaire Bookcase Desks Vernis Martin

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

French Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Secretaire bookcase desks with Vernis martin style paintings

Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Boxwood, Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique French Regency Louis XV Ladies Writing Desk and Gold Gilt Desk Chair
Antique French Regency Louis XV Ladies Writing Desk and Gold Gilt Desk Chair

Antique French Regency Louis XV Ladies Writing Desk and Gold Gilt Desk Chair

By Vernis Martin

Located in South Bend, IN

petite Italian gold gilt desk chair In the manner of Vernis Martin France and Italy, Circa 1920s

Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

St. Louis Versailles Vase Clear Finely Cut Crystal
St. Louis Versailles Vase Clear Finely Cut Crystal

St. Louis Versailles Vase Clear Finely Cut Crystal

By Saint Louis, St. Louis Crystal

Located in Miami, FL

Vernis Martin from getting scratched. No discoloration. Measures: 15.5 cm height x 12 cm diameter

Category

Vintage 1950s French Vases

Materials

Crystal

19th Century Louis XV Kingwood Rosewood Writing Desk Table Vernis Martin Style
19th Century Louis XV Kingwood Rosewood Writing Desk Table Vernis Martin Style

19th Century Louis XV Kingwood Rosewood Writing Desk Table Vernis Martin Style

By Vernis Martin

Located in Roma, RM

Fantastic and rare writing desk table in the style of Vernis Martin, Napoleon III era, circa 1860

Category

Antique 1860s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French Rosewood and Ormolu Mounted Vernis Martin Escritoire
French Rosewood and Ormolu Mounted Vernis Martin Escritoire

French Rosewood and Ormolu Mounted Vernis Martin Escritoire

Located in Darwen, GB

A French Louis XVI Style rosewood, marquetry & ormolu Vernis Martin escritoire. With a rectangular

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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Kingwood Parquetry & Vernis Martin Hand Painted Cylinder Bureau
Kingwood Parquetry & Vernis Martin Hand Painted Cylinder Bureau

Kingwood Parquetry & Vernis Martin Hand Painted Cylinder Bureau

Located in Poling, West Sussex

to the fall with a classically hand painted scene in the Vernis Martin style. Embellished with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Desks

Materials

Kingwood

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By François Linke

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vernis martin desk you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and bronze, every vernis martin desk was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vernis martin desk — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A vernis martin desk made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — is very popular. A well-made vernis martin desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bailey, Banks & Biddle and P.E. Guerin are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vernis Martin Desk?

The average selling price for a vernis martin desk at 1stDibs is $3,587, while they’re typically $715 on the low end and $18,000 for the highest priced.