19th Century French Bureau Plat Parquetry Writing Table

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This is an antique bureau plat parquetry writing table of French manufacture dating from Around 1860. We are delighted to … Read more This is an antique bureau plat parquetry writing table of French manufacture dating from Around 1860. We are delighted to offer for sale this very attractive French ormolu mounted parquetry antique bureau plat, which is alternatively known as a centre table and which our antique furniture experts have dated to around 1860. As you can see from the photographs, this delightful French writing table features a very attractive kingwood parquetry top which is banded in gonzalo alves and has stylish ormolu borders. This is a very attractive writing surface and working on such a table is something you will never tire of. For storage of your stationery and other items there are two very useful and capacious drawers, located in the frieze, together with a centralised lock that secures both of the drawers at once. A key is supplied. The French writing table with its eye-catching writing surface is ably supported by four elegant cabriole legs, each of which has decorative ormolu mounts and beading. The legs terminate with elegant ormolu sabots. This is one of those pieces that can be placed anywhere and looks good in any room you care to put it into.
This attractive yet functional writing table has been carefully restored in our own workshop to a high standard of craftsmanship. See less