Roll top desk - Bombé - Mahogany - Bombé, wax patina
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Antique bombé cylinder desk, veneered in mahogany with flame grain, circa 1760–1780, in Louis XVI style; features an interior full of drawers and a working original lock with key.
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Description from the seller
Transitional bombe cylinder bureau, beautifully veneered with herringbone mahogany.
The interior is full of drawers, with a jalousie door featuring hidden drawers. It also has a working original lock with a key.
Fire-gilded, originally cast brass pull handle.
Ornament also originally on shorts.
Netherlands circa 1760 - 1780
Afm:
H = 112 cm.
B = 113-121 cm. (Minimum - maximum measurements)
D= 54-58 cm. (73 cm. with extended leaf)
Recently thoroughly checked for loose parts of the construction and veneer.
Woodworm control; No active woodworm detected on 12/16/2025.
Cil-3023~
Photos are part of the description, so be sure to look at the photos carefully to avoid inconvenience. If in doubt, ask questions through the auction master before you bid.
Within Europe, there are no additional customs costs for this furniture.
The latest photos show the packaging method for international transport: Euro pallet with rack, stretch film, and sturdy thick cardboard or wall covering, secured with at least two straps.
Delivery of the 1-man lift on a pallet will be made to the door. Please contact us immediately after payment if you live on an island, in a building without an elevator, or have specific delivery requests (such as 2-man delivery, insurance, etc.).
Take photos of the packaging upon receipt to rule out damage during transport.
Transitional bombe cylinder bureau, beautifully veneered with herringbone mahogany.
The interior is full of drawers, with a jalousie door featuring hidden drawers. It also has a working original lock with a key.
Fire-gilded, originally cast brass pull handle.
Ornament also originally on shorts.
Netherlands circa 1760 - 1780
Afm:
H = 112 cm.
B = 113-121 cm. (Minimum - maximum measurements)
D= 54-58 cm. (73 cm. with extended leaf)
Recently thoroughly checked for loose parts of the construction and veneer.
Woodworm control; No active woodworm detected on 12/16/2025.
Cil-3023~
Photos are part of the description, so be sure to look at the photos carefully to avoid inconvenience. If in doubt, ask questions through the auction master before you bid.
Within Europe, there are no additional customs costs for this furniture.
The latest photos show the packaging method for international transport: Euro pallet with rack, stretch film, and sturdy thick cardboard or wall covering, secured with at least two straps.
Delivery of the 1-man lift on a pallet will be made to the door. Please contact us immediately after payment if you live on an island, in a building without an elevator, or have specific delivery requests (such as 2-man delivery, insurance, etc.).
Take photos of the packaging upon receipt to rule out damage during transport.
Details
Over 200 years old
Yes
Specific region of origin
Randstedelijk
Wood type
Mahogany
Style subtype
Louis XVI
Weight
80 kg
Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Bombé, wax patina
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Model
Bombé
Material
Gilt brass, Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
112 cm
Width
113 cm
Depth
54 cm
Height Of The Underside Of The Table
75 cm
Estimated period
Circa 1760-1780
Can Be Locked
Yes
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