Skip to main content
Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 22

Alexandre Chevrie, Museum French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Royal Executive Desk

About the Item

Alexandre Chevrie, a museum quality French ormolu mounted mahogany Royal Executive "Empire" Desk, circa 1875. Double sided desk with six solid bronze lions paw feet, framed ormolu lions on both sized, jewel quality ormolu medusa heads concealing the drawer locks, and exquisite ormolu frieze designs throughout. With original red leather top. Truly the best quality desk with the most sophisticated design for this Napoleon III period. There was a similar bedroom set in this style that was made for King Farouk of Egypt. The lock-plate signed A. CHEVRIE Fabt. 7, rue de Braque Paris. Chevrié was recorded from 1878 at 11 rue Portefoin, at 7 rue Braque in 1878 and finally at 7 rue de Belleyme at the turn of the last century. He participated in both the 1878 and 1889 Universal Exhibitions, being awarded bronze and silver medals, respectively. In 1894 he received the medal of the Légion d'Honneur. Although the work of Chevrié is meticulously recorded in LeDoux-Lebard (pp. 126,127), his work is rarely seen on the market. On the basis of the present desk, one might agree that Chevrié could be ranked amongst the best Parisian ébénistes of his time. Measures: 29" high x 60" wide x 32" deep. Very good condition throughout. No damages noted. Normal wear consistent with age and use. A truly exceptional collectors piece.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 60 in (152.4 cm)Depth: 32 in (81.28 cm)
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1875
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1798222999322

More From This Seller

View All
Exquisite French Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany and Glass Vitrine Cabinet
By François Linke
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite French Ormolu-mounted mahogany and glass vitrine cabinet, attributed to Francois Linke, circa 1880. Although unsigned, the jewel-like quality ormolu bronze mounts throughout, especially the corinthian columns, and the best mahogany and craftsmanship of the period, confirms our attribution to Francois Linke, who was almost certainly one of best furniture makers of the Belle Epoque period alongside Paul Sormani, Henry Dasson, Alexandre Chevrie...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Vitrines

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Exceptional Quality French Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Center Table, Attrib F. Linke
By François Linke
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional quality Louis XVI style French ormolu-mounted mahogany and leather coffee center table, attributed to Francois Linke, Paris, circa 1880. With exceptional quality or...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Center Tables

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Vitrine Table, C. 1880
By Paul Sormani
Located in New York, NY
A French Louis XVI style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Vitrine Table, C. 1880, attributed to Paul Sormani. Very good quality, nice ormolu mounts throughout, presents very well. Measures: 30" high x 27" wide x 21" deep Good condition, no damages noted.. Glass appears intact without cracks or loses, the glass has been replaced with modern panels...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Tables

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Exquisite French Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Parquetry Marble-Top Commode C. 1870
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite French Ormolu-mounted mahogany parquetry marble-top commode C. 1870. A very nice quality commode with french bronze mounts, and exquisite quality parquetry throughout...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Exquisite Quality French Ormolu-Mounted Vitrine Commode Cabinet, C. 1880
By Paul Sormani
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite quality French Ormolu-mounted vitrine commode cabinet, C. 1880, attributed to Paul Sormani. A very elegant vitrine / commode cabinet with exquisite jewel-quality ormo...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Vitrines

Materials

Onyx, Bronze, Ormolu

The Duke and Duchess of Windsor: An Exquisite Ormolu and Églomisé Bureau Plat
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
A Timeless Masterpiece: The Exquisite Bureau Plat of The Duke and Duchess of Windsor In the world of fine art and antiques, certain pieces transcend time, becoming symbols of opul...
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

You May Also Like

A Fine Quality Louis XVI style Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Bureau Plat by Alexandre
By Alexandre Chevrié, Paris 1
Located in New York, NY
Contains gilt ornaments and a frieze of putti in heaven on either side. Topped with blind-tooled leather, an inset writing surface. Contains one large drawer that runs the width of ...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Rococo Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

French 19th Century Empire St. Mahogany and Ormolu Executive Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely handsome and impressive French 19th century Empire st. mahogany and ormolu executive desk. At the frieze is a central wider drawer flanked by smaller drawers at each sid...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Napoleon Brass Ormolu Mounted 3 Drawer Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Napoleon Brass Ormolu Mounted 3 Drawer Writing Desk Antique French Napoleon III writing desk, made of mahogany wood, covered with remarkable marquetry veneers and fin...
Category

Vintage 1930s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Fine French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Directoire Marble Top Mirrored Vanity Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superbly crafted antique French Directoire style brass inlaid and bronze mounted secretaire desk or ladies vanity. The piece is perfect for paying bills or using as a makeup vanity...
Category

Antique 1890s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Escritoire Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French writing table, also known as an escritoire. This dates from around the 1930’s. It is has a very beautiful and useful design, with a very elegant form. Ther...
Category

Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Partners Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Empire Revival Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk, Circa 1870 in date. This imposing Empire Revival partners desk is mounted with fine ormolu...
Category

Antique 1870s Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Recently Viewed

View All