{"product_id":"fine-french-burr-walnut-pedestal-desk-with-gilt-bronze-ormolu-mounts-c1880","title":"Fine French Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk with Gilt Bronze Ormolu Mounts c1880","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA large and impressive \u003cb\u003e19th century French pedestal desk\u003c\/b\u003e, crafted in beautifully figured \u003cb\u003eburr walnut\u003c\/b\u003e and mounted with finely cast \u003cb\u003egilt bronze ormolu\u003c\/b\u003e. The desk features an elegant \u003cb\u003einverted breakfront top with its original gilt-tooled leather writing surface\u003c\/b\u003e, combining classical design with practical workspace. Substantial in scale and richly detailed, it would make a striking centrepiece within a \u003cb\u003estudy, library or office interior\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe desk is distinguished by its elegant \u003cb\u003einverted breakfront top\u003c\/b\u003e, a form that adds architectural presence while providing a generous working surface. Set within the top is the \u003cb\u003eoriginal gilt-tooled leather writing surface\u003c\/b\u003e, which remains in place and shows a natural patina consistent with age, contributing to the authentic character of the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eConstructed with traditional \u003cb\u003e19th-century cabinetmaking techniques\u003c\/b\u003e, the desk features \u003cb\u003esolid oak drawer linings with hand-cut dovetail joints\u003c\/b\u003e, confirming its period craftsmanship. Each pedestal contains three drawers, with a further \u003cb\u003ecentral frieze drawer\u003c\/b\u003e, providing practical storage for documents and writing implements. The drawers retain their original \u003cb\u003egilt bronze framed mounts and escutcheons\u003c\/b\u003e, and the interiors include the original \u003cb\u003epen and stationery divider\u003c\/b\u003e typical of desks designed for writing during the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe desk is finished on all sides, allowing it to stand freely within a \u003cb\u003estudy, library or office interior\u003c\/b\u003e. The rear panels are veneered with \u003cb\u003einlaid burr walnut panels framed by crossbanding\u003c\/b\u003e, ensuring the piece presents beautifully from every angle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAll \u003cb\u003eormolu mounts are present\u003c\/b\u003e, including the elegant classical corner mounts and foliate mounts to the plinth base, and the desk retains \u003cb\u003eseven functioning locks\u003c\/b\u003e. The \u003cb\u003eoriginal key remains with the central drawer\u003c\/b\u003e, with six additional keys later made to operate the remaining locks. All drawers run smoothly and the desk is presented in \u003cb\u003ef\u003c\/b\u003eully restored condition, ready for immediate use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCombining rich burr walnut veneers, classical French ornament and traditional cabinetmaking, this desk is a superb example of \u003cb\u003e19th-century French furniture\u003c\/b\u003e, offering both impressive decorative presence and practical functionality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Pedestal \/ executive desk\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e France\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e Circa \u003cb\u003e1860–1880\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e Burr walnut veneers, walnut, solid oak drawer linings, gilt bronze ormolu mounts\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Inverted breakfront top with \u003cb\u003eoriginal gilt-tooled leather inset writing surface\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDrawers:\u003c\/b\u003e Seven drawers (three to each pedestal and one central frieze drawer)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/b\u003e Oak drawer sides with \u003cb\u003ehand-cut dovetail joints\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterior:\u003c\/b\u003e Original \u003cb\u003epen and stationery divider\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocks:\u003c\/b\u003e Seven working locks\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKeys:\u003c\/b\u003e Seven keys present, including the \u003cb\u003eoriginal central key\u003c\/b\u003e with later copies for the remaining drawers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBack:\u003c\/b\u003e Fully veneered with \u003cb\u003einlaid burr walnut panels\u003c\/b\u003e allowing the desk to stand freely\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMounts:\u003c\/b\u003e Original \u003cb\u003egilt bronze ormolu mounts throughout\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Fully restored antique condition with light age-related wear to the original leather\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHeight: \u003cb\u003e75 cm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWidth: \u003cb\u003e162 cm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDepth: \u003cstrong\u003e84\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e cm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TheFurnitureRooms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57037024002430,"sku":"2765","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7012\/8846\/files\/Fine-French-Burr-Walnut-Pedestal-Desk-Gilt-Bronze-Ormolu-Mounts-c1880_3736.jpg?v=1772795791","url":"https:\/\/thefurniturerooms.co.uk\/products\/fine-french-burr-walnut-pedestal-desk-with-gilt-bronze-ormolu-mounts-c1880","provider":"TheFurnitureRooms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}