Bureau cabinet - Office, klepuro, ladies' office, office - Walnut, Pinewood - Sloped desk






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This French Louis XV bureau à pente, made of walnut with gilt-bronze mounts, dates from circa 1740–1760.
Description from the seller
Walnut Louis XV (Quinze) sloped-front desk with gilded bronze hardware. Slanted and contoured lid with behind it four drawers and a secret or “hidden” compartment, a small cellar. In the cellar there are also wooden sliding bolts to lock the two small drawers. The wide drawer has its own steel lock (original).
Top inlaid with gilt-tooled leather that is very worn but with beautiful patina.
Original hardware and locks in good and ready-to-use condition.
France approx. 1740 / 1760.
Dimensions:
H = 97 cm. (Top of lid 74 cm.)
W = 90 - 103 cm. (narrowest - widest)
D = 50 cm. (lid open 86 cm.)
Recently thoroughly checked for loose parts of construction and veneer. No live woodworm found as of 28/10/2026
Sec-3164~
Photos are part of the description, therefore view the photos carefully to avoid nuisance. If in doubt, ask questions via the auctioneer before you bid.
Within Europe no additional/customs costs for this furniture.
The last photos show the method of packing for international transport. Euro pallet with rack wrap film and sturdy thick cardboard or moving blankets with at least 2 straps.
Due to the single-person pallet delivery, it will be delivered to the door. Please contact immediately after payment if you live on an island, in a building without a lift, or have delivery preferences (2-person delivery, insurance, etc.).
Take photos of the packaging upon receipt to rule out damage during transport.
Walnut Louis XV (Quinze) sloped-front desk with gilded bronze hardware. Slanted and contoured lid with behind it four drawers and a secret or “hidden” compartment, a small cellar. In the cellar there are also wooden sliding bolts to lock the two small drawers. The wide drawer has its own steel lock (original).
Top inlaid with gilt-tooled leather that is very worn but with beautiful patina.
Original hardware and locks in good and ready-to-use condition.
France approx. 1740 / 1760.
Dimensions:
H = 97 cm. (Top of lid 74 cm.)
W = 90 - 103 cm. (narrowest - widest)
D = 50 cm. (lid open 86 cm.)
Recently thoroughly checked for loose parts of construction and veneer. No live woodworm found as of 28/10/2026
Sec-3164~
Photos are part of the description, therefore view the photos carefully to avoid nuisance. If in doubt, ask questions via the auctioneer before you bid.
Within Europe no additional/customs costs for this furniture.
The last photos show the method of packing for international transport. Euro pallet with rack wrap film and sturdy thick cardboard or moving blankets with at least 2 straps.
Due to the single-person pallet delivery, it will be delivered to the door. Please contact immediately after payment if you live on an island, in a building without a lift, or have delivery preferences (2-person delivery, insurance, etc.).
Take photos of the packaging upon receipt to rule out damage during transport.
