{"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","url":"https:\/\/hawkinsantiques.com\/products\/antique-french-louis-xv-kingwood-marquetry-writing-desk-by-durand-ormolu-mounted-bureau-plat-c-1880","provider":"Hawkins Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}