{"product_id":"bureau-plat-desk-french-large-burl-wood-veneer-leather-top-bronze-mount","title":"Bureau Plat Desk, French, Large, Burl Wood Veneer, Leather Top, Bronze Mount!","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGorgeous Bureau Plat Desk,  French, Large, Burl Wood Veneer,  Leather Top,  Bronze Mount!  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eA handsome and substantial French bureau plat desk, combining the timeless elegance of historic French furniture design with the warmth of burled wood and traditional bronze ornament.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eLarge French Bureau Plat Desk with Burl Wood Veneer \u0026amp; Leather Top – Bronze Mounted – 70\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eElegant French-style bureau plat writing desk, crafted with richly figured burled wood veneer, inset tooled leather writing surface, and decorative bronze mounts. The desk follows the classic bureau plat form, a style of writing desk that became popular in France during the 17th and 18th centuries, particularly during the reigns of Louis XIV, Louis XV, and Louis XVI.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe rectangular top features a leather writing surface framed by warm burled wood, while the case is accented with ornamental bronze mounts, a decorative tradition associated with French cabinetmaking known as ormolu. These mounts not only enhanced the visual richness of furniture but also protected vulnerable edges and corners from wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe bureau plat was originally designed as a freestanding desk placed in the center of a room rather than against a wall. This allowed the owner to conduct business or correspondence while displaying the finely finished surfaces on all sides. By the 19th and early 20th centuries, furniture makers revived these historic French forms, producing desks inspired by the craftsmanship and elegance of earlier royal workshops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWith its generous scale and refined materials, this desk offers both practical workspace and classic European decorative appeal, making it suitable for traditional interiors, studies, or executive offices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eShows some veneer damage, consistent with age and use. The leather writing surface and bronze mounts remain intact and the desk retains its strong decorative presence. Please review photos carefully for overall condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWidth: 70 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDepth: 35 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHeight: 32 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSeller:  Old Europe Antiques Home Furnishings\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDoor to Door Delivery Available!  Inexpensive shipping options available, contact me for a quote.  [512 686 6531]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWear and imperfections commensurate with being moved, age and use. Sold as decorative, no guarantees are made regarding working condition\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e35o26\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAuction for item only, pickup or shipping responsibility of buyer. 35o26\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e   \"Old World Elegance at Reasonable Prices!\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/0650\/files\/Logo_18dfba55-8868-454b-bc26-b429dd50a32f.jpg?v=1734837249\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Europe Antique Home Furnishings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47926713909462,"sku":"16822095733635o26","price":2360.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/0650\/files\/BureauPlatDesk_French_Large_BurlWoodVeneer_LeatherTop_BronzeMount.webp?v=1773164421","url":"https:\/\/www.oldeuropeantiques.com\/products\/bureau-plat-desk-french-large-burl-wood-veneer-leather-top-bronze-mount","provider":"Old Europe Antique Home Furnishings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}