Antique Monumental French Empire Writing Table

SKU: CI-37803

This is a fine antique French Empire ormolu-mounted mahogany bureau plate, circa 1870.

R18,900.00

Antique Monumental French Empire Writing Table

SKU: CI-37803

This is a fine antique French Empire ormolu-mounted mahogany bureau plate, circa 1870.

R18,900.00

Antique Monumental French Empire Writing Table

SKU: CI-37803

This is a fine antique French Empire ormolu-mounted mahogany bureau plate, circa 1870.

R18,900.00

Description:

The rectangular top has an inset gold-tooled green leather writing surface with a very decorative gilt-bronze border.
The frieze has three oak-lined drawers and is profusely decorated with gilt bronze anthemion plaques. The desk features large Egyptian Revival Neoclassical winged sphinxes on each corner and is raised on four square sections with tapering legs terminating in ormolu feet.
It is freestanding and finished all around, so it can stand freely in the center of a room.
It is an absolute masterpiece that is sure to get attention wherever it is placed.

Complete with the original working lock and key.

In excellent condition, having been beautifully cleaned, polished, waxed, and releathered in our workshop.

Dimensions:

Height: 82 cm, width: 182 cm, and depth: 92 cm

Description:

The rectangular top has an inset gold-tooled green leather writing surface with a very decorative gilt-bronze border.
The frieze has three oak-lined drawers and is profusely decorated with gilt bronze anthemion plaques. The desk features large Egyptian Revival Neoclassical winged sphinxes on each corner and is raised on four square sections with tapering legs terminating in ormolu feet.
It is freestanding and finished all around, so it can stand freely in the center of a room.
It is an absolute masterpiece that is sure to get attention wherever it is placed.

Complete with the original working lock and key.

In excellent condition, having been beautifully cleaned, polished, waxed, and releathered in our workshop.

Dimensions:

Height: 82 cm, width: 182 cm, and depth: 92 cm

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