19th Century French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat

About the Item

19th Century glossy ebonized Louis XV style bureau plat with lovely bronze ormolu and black leather top with gilded embossing.

Dimensions:

Height: 29.75 in (75.57 cm)Width: 45.5 in (115.57 cm)Depth: 24 in (60.96 cm)

Style:

Louis XV (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Kingwood,Leather,Ormolu,Ebonized

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

19th Century

Condition:

Repaired: New black leather top with gilded embossing. Wear consistent with age and use. Hardwood desk body and ormolu in excellent antique condition with surface wear consistent with age and use. Previous paint restoration.

Seller Location:

Houston, TX

Reference Number:

Seller: Moxie Interiors SKU EC-23311stDibs: LU1076637214932

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