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French Louis XVI Style Writing Desk Bureauplatt, Bronze Gilt Mounts Leather Top

About the Item

Crafted in Paris, France, circa 1870 in the style of Francois Linke and built of walnut , the large antique desk stands on elegant cabriole legs decorated at the shoulder with bronze figural floral decorations, and ending with gilt bronze sabots at the bottom. The large table has a serpentine shaped and irregular top dressed with inset green embossed leather writing surface and bronze banding around the edges, embellished with bronze medallions on each corner. The bureau with scalloped apron and ormolu bronze mounts, is dressed with three carved frieze drawers to one side and three masked drawers to the back side; each drawer is embellished with parquetry veneer decor, dressed with intricate bronze handles. The desk, similar to the one used at the Treaty of Versailles in 1919, is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use and adorns a rich walnut patina and exquisite bronze dore embellishments. Place this unique desk in a man's office or study for the ultimate Louis XV elegance. Height from the floor to the drawer : 24.80in.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33.08 in (84 cm)Width: 82.29 in (209 cm)Depth: 34.45 in (87.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1726225594742
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