{"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. The piece is enhanced with finely cast \u003cstrong\u003egilt ormolu mounts\u003c\/strong\u003e, including decorative mounts to the legs, corners and drawer, with an impressive \u003cstrong\u003eBacchus mask escutcheon\u003c\/strong\u003e to the centre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaised on graceful \u003cstrong\u003eLouis XV cabriole legs\u003c\/strong\u003e terminating in ormolu sabots, the desk displays the refined proportions and craftsmanship associated with \u003cstrong\u003elate 19th century French furniture\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shaped top retains its inset writing surface and decorative moulded edge, while a central drawer provides practical storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis elegant \u003cstrong\u003eantique French writing desk\u003c\/strong\u003e would work beautifully as a \u003cstrong\u003ebureau plat, centre table, or decorative side table\u003c\/strong\u003e, suitable for both traditional and contemporary interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking example of \u003cstrong\u003eantique French kingwood furniture\u003c\/strong\u003e combining craftsmanship, elegance and decorative detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca 1880.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Top Upholstery Restoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe red upholstered writing surface shows age-related wear consistent with a working piece of this period. 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. Minor age-consistent wear throughout is entirely in keeping with a genuine piece of this period. \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":57071798649209,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/6633\/8937\/files\/kingtab2.jpg?v=1776248206","url":"https:\/\/hawkinsantiques.com\/products\/antique-french-kingwood-ormolu-desk-louis-xv-marquetry-writing-table-c-1880","provider":"Hawkins Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}