antique burr walnut marquetry bureau plat writing table 19th century

This is an absolutely beautiful Louis revival burr walnut, ebonised, specimen marquetry, and ormolu mounted bureau plat circa 1860 in date.

This fantastic bureau plat features a shaped top with an inset gilt tooled black leather writing surface, the ornate foliate and floral marquetry is high-lighted by stylish ormolu mounts and contrasting shaped ebonised boarders.It has three useful frieze drawers and stands on elegant tapering cabriole legs terminating in ormolu sabots.Add a touch of unparalleled panache and style to your office or drawing room with this truly impressive bureau plat fit for a king.Condition:In excellent condition, having been cleaned, polished and releathered in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation of condition.Dimensions in cm:Height 78 x Width 164 x Depth 82Dimensions in inches:Height 2 foot, 7 inches x Width 5 foot, 5 inches x Depth 2 foot, 8 inches
Our reference: 09954
Walnut
The Walnut woods are probably the most recognisable and popular of all the exotic woods, having been used in furniture making for many centuries. Walnut veneer was highly priced and the cost would reflect the ‘fanciness' of the veneer – the more decorative, then the more expensive and desirable.Marquetry is decorative artistry where pieces of material (such as wood, mother of pearl, pewter, brass silver or shell) of different colors are inserted into surface wood veneer to form intricate patterns such as scrolls or flowers.

Antiques.co.uk Ref: CDCFQGN33

Width (cm):

164

Height (cm):

78

Depth (cm):

82

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