{"title":"Antique Writing Desks","description":"\u003cp\u003eA curated collection of antique writing desks and bureaux - from elegant French kingwood bureau de dames and bonheur du jour writing cabinets with ormolu mounts to Edwardian satinwood painted writing tables and Georgian mahogany bureau bookcases. Each piece combines practical function with exceptional craftsmanship. Personally sourced and sold from our Barry showroom with free delivery to UK mainland.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"antique-french-ormolu-mounted-parquetry-writing-table-louis-xvi-style-desk","title":"Antique French Ormolu Mounted Parquetry Writing Table – Louis XVI Style Desk","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA refined \u003cstrong\u003eantique French writing table\u003c\/strong\u003e, crafted in the elegant \u003cstrong\u003eLouis XVI style\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring exceptional parquetry inlay and finely cast \u003cstrong\u003egilt bronze (ormolu) mounts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rectangular top displays intricate geometric parquetry, framed by a contrasting border, above a frieze drawer adorned with a decorative ormolu plaque. The table is raised on slender, fluted tapering legs with further gilt bronze detailing, reflecting the quality and precision associated with late 19th century French cabinetmaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis versatile piece functions beautifully as an \u003cstrong\u003eantique desk, console table, or writing table\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal for both classic and contemporary interiors. Its proportions and design make it perfect for hallways, living spaces, or study areas where a sophisticated yet practical surface is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA highly decorative and functional example of \u003cstrong\u003eFrench antique furniture\u003c\/strong\u003e, appealing to collectors, interior designers, and those seeking statement period pieces.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 74cm | Width: 89cm | Depth: 56cm\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This writing table presents in \u003cstrong\u003every good antique condition\u003c\/strong\u003e. The parquetry top is sound with no significant lifting or losses - there is minor surface wear consistent with age and use, which only adds to the warmth of the piece. The \u003cstrong\u003eormolu mounts are all present and complete\u003c\/strong\u003e, retaining good original gilding with natural patination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003efigural drawer plaque\u003c\/strong\u003e is particularly fine - crisp casting, warm gilding, no damage. The frieze drawer runs well. All four legs are firm and stable with no repairs or replacements. The brass bead-and-reel border is continuous and undamaged throughout.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n","brand":"Hawkins Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57071585689977,"sku":null,"price":1450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/6633\/8937\/files\/frenchgiltbronzewritingtablemain_f5d9846c-cbdc-4f7c-b27e-3fb56dc46a64.jpg?v=1776532145"},{"product_id":"antique-french-louis-xv-kingwood-marquetry-writing-desk-by-durand-ormolu-mounted-bureau-plat-c-1880","title":"Antique French Louis XV Kingwood Marquetry Writing Desk by Durand - Ormolu Mounted Bureau Plat c.1880","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA superb \u003cstrong\u003e19th century antique French Louis XV writing desk\u003c\/strong\u003e, attributed to the celebrated Parisian ébéniste \u003cstrong\u003eGervais-Maximilien-Eugène Durand\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted in beautifully figured \u003cstrong\u003ekingwood veneers\u003c\/strong\u003e, the desk is richly decorated with intricate \u003cstrong\u003efloral marquetry inlay\u003c\/strong\u003e across the shaped top and frieze. Finely cast \u003cstrong\u003egilt ormolu mounts\u003c\/strong\u003e adorn the corners, legs and drawer, typical of the refined craftsmanship associated with \u003cstrong\u003ehigh quality Parisian cabinetmaking of the late 19th century\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shaped top conceals a sliding \u003cstrong\u003etooled leather writing surface\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a practical and elegant workspace. The desk is fitted with drawers to either side and stands on graceful \u003cstrong\u003eLouis XV cabriole legs\u003c\/strong\u003e, terminating in ormolu sabots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFurniture attributed to Durand is highly regarded among collectors for its luxurious interpretation of \u003cstrong\u003e18th century French furniture styles\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis elegant \u003cstrong\u003eantique French bureau plat writing desk\u003c\/strong\u003e would make a striking centrepiece for a study, library or refined interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca 1880.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eH: 74cm | W: 77cm | D: 47cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e   In very good condition for a piece of this age and quality. The marquetry is intact and displays beautifully. The ormolu mounts retain excellent detail and gilding. The tooled leather writing surface shows light age-related wear consistent with genuine use. The original polish and patina are preserved throughout - honest, characterful, and exactly as a piece of this calibre should present \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\n","brand":"Hawkins Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57071771779449,"sku":null,"price":3250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/6633\/8937\/files\/dur6.jpg?v=1776247729"},{"product_id":"antique-french-kingwood-ormolu-desk-louis-xv-marquetry-writing-table-c-1880","title":"Antique French Kingwood Ormolu Desk - Louis XV Marquetry Writing Table c.1880","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fine quality \u003cstrong\u003e19th century antique French kingwood and ormolu desk\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating from around 1880 and crafted in the elegant \u003cstrong\u003eLouis XV style\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe desk is beautifully veneered in richly figured \u003cstrong\u003ekingwood veneers\u003c\/strong\u003e, arranged in striking chevron patterns across the drawer front and frieze. 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We are happy to arrange replacement in your choice of colour and tooling at cost - please message us for a quote before or after purchase.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eH: 74cm | W: 106cm | D: 65cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e  In good antique condition throughout. The kingwood veneers are sound and present well. The ormolu mounts retain excellent detail and original gilding with the warm patina of genuine age. The red upholstered writing surface shows age-related surface wear - original and honest, but replaceable in your choice of colour and tooling at cost if preferred. The structure is solid and the drawer runs well. 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Constructed in richly figured mahogany, this elegant piece features a glazed upper bookcase with shaped astragal doors, above a traditional fall-front \u003cstrong\u003ebureau writing desk\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe interior reveals a beautifully fitted arrangement of small drawers, pigeonholes, and a central cupboard, ideal for practical use while maintaining period charm. Below, a bank of graduated drawers provides ample storage, all retaining brass handles and locks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a highly desirable example of an \u003cstrong\u003eantique mahogany bureau bookcase\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining functionality with timeless Georgian design. 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The mahogany throughout retains a rich deep patina of genuine age - the flame-figured grain of the drawer fronts and fall front well-preserved and characterful. The dentil cornice is intact and complete. The gilded mirror door borders retain their gilding with the patina of age. The fitted interior is complete - all pigeonholes, small drawers and the central cupboard present and functional. The fall front opens and closes correctly on its brass quadrant stays. The five base drawers run smoothly. The brass handles and escutcheons are in good order. The bracket feet are sound. There is honest wear and patination consistent with a piece of this age - exactly what one expects and values in genuine 18th century furniture. 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The painted portrait panels are particularly well preserved - vivid, intact, and showing no significant paint loss or restoration. The satinwood surfaces retain excellent colour and figuring throughout. All drawers operate smoothly. All original handles present and secure. Minor age-consistent wear to edges and surfaces is entirely in keeping with a genuine Edwardian piece and adds to its authentic character. 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