French Desks

Large Art Deco oak desk in the style of Dominique, circa 1930-1940.

French 19th Century Brass Inlaid and Mahogany veneered Directoire Style Cylinder Bureau A 19th century mahogany cylinder bureau with the rectangular top surrounded by a pierced brass gallery, above two mirrored panelled doors, the roll-top opening to reveal a sliding leather writing surface surmounted by three drawers and a shelf, above two frieze drawers, on fluted circular tapering legs headed by asperges and terminated by cast sabot. The mirrored paneled doors, and the roll top are distinguished by its brass inlays that beautifully frame and outline the design of the item. Together with the brass handles, the brass gallery and the brass toupie feet this cylinder bureau displays...

Top in 100% solid oak from sustainable French forest. Feet in Carrara marble. Designed and made in Anjou (France). Dessus en chêne 100% massif issu de forêts françaises gérées durablement. Pieds en marbre de Carrare...

French center room desk Period: early twentieth century Elegant French center desk in 1700 style. Entirely inlaid and moved, with leather top and beautiful bronze profiles...

This Boiceau desk bears his stamp, and was entirely veneered in amboyna, an exotic burlwood named for Ambon, the Indonesian island where it was harvested. The naturally squiggling patterning of the veneer provides an overall surface decoration. The top alone has no fewer than 60 small book-matched squares of it – ten across and six deep – creating a kaleidoscopic effect in subtle monochrome. Applied decoration is minimal. It consists of two inlaid pairs of griffins in boxwood and purplewood facing off across braziers on both the front and the back of the desk, and blind-tooled Greek keys trimming white-leather-topped shelves that slide out to either side. These decorations introduce no color, and, in lying flush with the surface, leave the sleek form undisturbed. Boiceau even eliminated drawer pulls, necessitating a lock and key for each drawer. Born in Lausanne in 1881, Boiceau descended from French Huguenots who had settled in Switzerland. Prominent as bankers, lawyers, businessmen, and diplomats, the Boiceaus were a cosmopolitan family. Ernest studied painting in Munich, and then painting and architecture in Paris at the École des Beaux-Arts. In 1900 he embarked on a ten-year European sojourn, painting landscapes and portraits along the way. In 1910 he resettled in Paris, became interested in textiles, and established an embroidery workshop that catered to the stage and haute couture. Among his clients were the Folies Bergères, the Comédie-Française, and the Paris Opéra, and the fashion houses of Worth and Molyneux. He also made embroidered table linens, wall hangings, and upholstery fabrics. In a 1913, at an embroidery exhibition in Paris at the Musée Galliera, he presented a boudoir in collaboration with curtains, upholstery fabrics, and a tapestry, embroidered in modern abstract designs. In 1925 he launched a couture line, and branched out to design finely crafted objects and furniture made in rare woods, like ebony and Tasmanian oak...

An elegant French 19th century Louis XV st. ebonized Fruitwood and ormolu desk. The Bureau Plat is raised by slender cabriole legs with pierced ormolu sabots decorated with acanthus ...

1940s French desk and chair in elmwood and leather accents. The desk has two lockable drawers and one key. These drawers will need attention from a l...

FRENCH DESK WITH XIX CENTURY MARQUETRY ELEGANT XIX CENTURY DESK IN GEOMETRIC MARQUETRY AND GREEN INK. IT IS DECORATED WITH GILDED BRONZE. IT KEEPS ITS ORIGINAL KEY. MEASURES: 70X87X4...

18th century commode scriban cylinder Louis XV period inlaid. Richly curved. 4 drawers. Many species of fruitwood, rich register of gilded bronze. Inne...

An exceptional French 19th century Napoleon III period ebony and brass inlaid desk. The oval shaped desk is raised by elegant slender circular tapered fluted legs with fine ormolu bo...

Title: Bronze Inkwell Date/Period: XIX century Dimension: 18 x 19 cm. Materials: Bronze, glass Additional information: Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892). Gilt bronze inkwell...

French 19th Century ladies fall front bureau de dame, having wonderful Amboyna, veneers with classical Boxwood inlay to the centre depicting a classical urn with over flowing flowers. Opening to reveal an inset writing tablet...

A high-quality French late 19th century Louis XVI st. two drawer desk signed JANSEN. The desk is raised by four fluted tapered legs ending with ormolu sabots, topped by chased ormolu...

A most elegant French 19th century Louis XV st. kingwood and ormolu desk. The desk is raised by beautiful cabriole legs with fine wrap around ormolu sabots and a striking ormolu fill...

French Regency style desk. Signed by the French cabinetmarker G. Durand 19th century. Desktop support in the front with two side drawers and original key.

Napoleon III period desk with rich gilded bronze registers. Leather upper decorated with roulette. The leather will have to be cleaned and revived but the whole is in good condition.

An exquisite French 19th century Louis XV St. kingwood and ormolu desk, attributed to Linke. The kidney-shaped desk is raised by the most elegant slender cabriole legs with superb pi...

A striking and very high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period Mahogany, brass and ormolu desk after a model by Jean-Henri Riesener and attributed to François...

A superb French 19th century Louis XV style Moucheté mahogany and ormolu center table/desk. The striking table is raised by elegant cabriole legs with fine-fitted foliate ormolu sabo...

Wrought iron desk with its matching chair by Jacques Adnet. Desk in black patinated wrought iron by Jacques Adnet , Compagnie des Arts Français. The feet supporting the belt of the u...

A most exquisite and very high-quality French 19th century Louis XV style kingwood, tulipwood, ormolu, and leather desk. The desk is raised by elegant slender cabriole legs with fine...

A most elegant French 18th century Louis XV period Rosewood and bronze desk. The desk is raised by four elegant tapered cabriole legs with fine scrolled acanthus leaf designed feet a...

A very handsome French mid 19th century Louis XV st. tulipwood and kingwood Bureau Plat. The desk is raised on cabriole legs accented at the top with finely chased ormolu mounts. Thr...

An elegant and most unique French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Epoque period mahogany, burl elm, and ormolu desk attributed to Maison Krieger. The two drawer desk is raised by ci...

A striking French 19th century neoclassical style mahogany, ormolu and slate side table/desk. The table is raised by elegant square tapered legs with fine mottled ormolu sabots and r...

Pair of Louis XV style kingwood & marquetry brass bound desks Measures: Width 93 cm 36 1/2 in Depth 59 cm 23 1/4 in Height 76 cm 30 in Style French, Louis XV style, ...

Great looking Louis XV Provincial walnut desk. Two doors flanking center drawer, all up on cabriole legs. Very good color and patination. Would work well as a number of items includi...

This exceptional Art Nouveau "Aux algues" office suite crafted by Louis Majorelle showcases his remarkable talent and presents a rare opportunity for collectors. The suite, which inc...

Michel Cadestin and Georges Laurent office suite from the administrative offices at the centre Georges Pompidou by Teda, France.