– Exquisite French Empire style writing table or desk in kingwood
– Classic Empire style with distinctive Boulle inlay
– Charles Andre Boulle was renowned for his trademark style of inlay using brass overlaid over the wood
– Desk has been constructed from kingwood and is very sturdy and solid
– My photographer neglected to fully wipe down the desk before photos, any marks are dust, the desk is in wonderful condition with a great finish
– Three drawers to the front open out smoothly to reveal ample storage
– Great piece for a home office set up
– Ormolu fixtures are original and feature maiden heads on leg tops, handles and trim
– Purchased from a dealer on Rue de Rossiers at Les Puces antiques market in Paris
– Come view this in our Canonbury Antiques Hertfordshire showroom – just 25 minutes north of London – Offered in great condition and will ship to anywhere in the world
– Please contact for shipping quotes or if you have any other questions
– We have been in business for over fifty years now so well established family business
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– Absolutely stunning French Boulle style desk or bureau plat
– One of the things that attracted us to this desk was it’s big size – 6 feet wide
– Charles Andre Boulle was renowned for his trademark style of inlay using brass overlaid over the ebony and red tort
– The size makes it good for a home office set up as big working space perfect to accomodate laptops, tablets, monitors and eveything else to stay in touch!
– Three big drawers to the front so ample storage
– Ormolu fixtures are bright and well cast and original to desk
– Red tooled leather writing surface in great shape
– Just a stunning work of art, not out of place in the Palace of Versaille or your own home
– Purchased from a dealer on Rue de Rossiers at Les Puces antiques market in Paris
– My photographer neglected to fully wipe down the desk before photos, any marks are dust, the desk is in wonderful condition with a great finish
– Come view this in our Canonbury Antiques Hertfordshire showroom – just 25 minutes north of London
– Offered in great condition and will ship to anywhere in the world
– Please contact for shipping quotes or if you have any other questions
– We have been in business for over fifty years now so well established family business
– Stunning French Empire French Empire style desk in kingwood
– Classic Empire look with tapered legs and clean design
– Such a dainty piece every interior designers dream
– Drawers feature intricate parquetry inlay work and main drawer has ormolu cherub relief plaque
– Purchased from a dealer on Marche Dauphine at Paris flea markets
– Please let us know if you would like to view this piece in our Canonbury Antiques Herts showroom, just 25 minutes north of London
– Offered in great shape ready for home use right away
– We ship to every corner of the planet – please get in touch for a shipping quote
– Stunning Chippendale style mahogany desk
– We date this important piece to circa 1920
– Great look to it, fab mahogany patina and detailed carvings
– Classic Chippendale motifs include the pie crust trim, ball and claw feet and intricte moulding
– Very solid and chunky
– Ample storage with five drawers to front, great for home office set up
– Please come and view in our North London / Hertfordshire antiques showroom, open to the public
– We ship to every corner of the planet – please get in touch for a shipping quote
– Offered in great shape with no damage and ready for home use right away





