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19th Century Mahogany, Marble and Ormolu-Mounted Writing Table

About the Item

A bureau plat in the Louis XVI manner Constructed in mahogany, Carrara marble, and extensively dressed with fine ormolu mounts; of freestanding rectangular form, rising from fielded panel tapering legs terminating in foliate chased toupie feet, and having a stretcher of stylized ‘X’ form issuing from an elliptical central boss, and dressed in the quadrants with floral ormolu mounts; the apron housing two oak lined drawers, having quadrant mounts, and two faux drawers, all, most unusually, faced with marble panels, and a running ormolu arcaded mount set about central tablets depicting putti; the platform having everted angles and dressed with a gilt tooled writing surface.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 39 in (99.06 cm)Depth: 24 in (60.96 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Carrara Marble,Mahogany,Ormolu
  • Place of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1840
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 83021stDibs: LU95471682592
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