French 18th Century Louis XV Bombé Secretaire with Secret Door

Item Number: 162MP

French 18th century Louis XV Bombe` heavily veneered secretaire, with glass doors at top, and secret door with checkerboard floor in small compartment, with mirrored walls to give the illusion of being larger, and deeper. The secretaire has a Bombe` shape, with marquetry inlay and bronze hardware.

Price: $75,000 view item

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French Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Desk with Leather Top Inlay

Item Number: 571x

This classic Louis XVI fruit wood desk dates back to the mid 20th century. The straight legs, body, and fluting around the corners reflect the Louis XVI style quite well. It features a classic escutcheon, bronze mounts, drawer pulls, and inlaid black leather top with accompanying protective glass.

Price: $4,750 view item

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Mid 20th Century Louis XVI Marquertry Roll Top Desk

Item Number: 511x

This elegant Louis XVI marquetry desk features most notably an exquisite floral design on the front, interior, and sides. The piece dates back to the mid 20th century and is known as a ‘bureau de cylindre,’ or cylinder desk, pertaining to the revolving cylindrical top which can be opened and closed. The piece features three small drawers, pigeon holes, and a secret panel inside the revolving cylinder. There are also three large drawers below the writing surface, and finally bronze mounts throughout.

Price: $4,750 view item

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Louis XV Desk Attributed to “Sormani” with Bronze D’Ore Mounts

Item Number: 6625

This French Louis XV marquetry bureau plat dates back to the 19th century and is attributed to the artist "Sormani". Born in Venice and working in Paris, Paul Sormani was one of the most gifted craftsmen in the 1800s. The large writing desk features exquisite bronze d'ore mounts. Note the work from the table legs to the muses facing the writer, the handle and key as well as the framework on the top. The piece features a leather, gold tooled writing surface and is in fantastic shape.

Price: $95,000 view item

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Fine French Louis XVI Writing Table, Signed “P. Sormani & Fils,” 19th Century

Item Number: 310

This extremely fine Louis XVI mahogany writing table dates back to the 19th century and features detailed bronze d’ore mounts. The piece is most notably signed by Paul Sormani, one of the most famous cabinet makers, originally from Italy, with a shop in Paris in the 1800s. The signature reads, “P. Sormani & Fils 10 r. Charlot, Paris.” Finally, the piece features an inset leather top with a bronze inlay, as well as fluted Louis XVI legs with bronze feet. It’s a stellar example of Sormani’s craftsmanship and style.

Price: $35,000 view item

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19th Century Louis XV Writing Table with Fine Bronze D’Ore Mounts

Item Number: 2813

French 19th century Louis XV satinwood writing table with bronze d’ore mounts and leather top

Price: $30,000 view item

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Late 18th Century Louis XV Walnut and Oak Table

Item Number: 1150

This French Louis XV table features 3 drawers with bronze pulls and dates back to the 18th century. The heavy oak top is supported by a walnut table base. The beautiful cabriole legs feature scroll carvings at the top, and acanthus leaves at the bottom. Its stature is both animated and balanced as it carries its 1700s origins with pride and a deep sense of history.

Price: $25,000 view item

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English 19th Century Mahogany Library Table with Lions Paw Feet, Circa 1820

Item Number: 3330

This beautiful English Regency library table is made of mahogany and dates back to the early 19th century, Circa 1820. The four sides are reeded, and the leather writing surface features gold tooling. Each side contains three drawers with bronze pulls and escutcheons. Continuing down we see lions’ paw feet and casters at the table’s base. The piece has likely welcomed centuries of writers and readers, more than 200 years since its creation it stands ready, weighted with history, for its next home.

Price: $12,500 view item

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19th Century Louis XV-XVI Transition Writing Table, Mahogany with Bronze d’Ore Mounts

Item Number: 0497

This 19th century French Louis XV-XVI Transition writing table is made of beautiful mahogany and features a magnificent breche d’alep marble top. Bronze d’ore mounts are abundant in the piece; gadrooning with acanthus leaves and open circles is found on all four sides, as well as bronze d’ore acanthus leaves at the top and bottom of each leg. The mounts are mirrored on all sides, making this a perfect centerpiece for a room. Finally, the piece features one large drawer.

Price: $9,000 view item

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19th Century Napoleon III Mahogany Architect’s Table

Item Number: 3428

This fantastic French Napoleon III architect’s table is designed in the Louis XVI manner and dates back to the 19th century. The table is made of mahogany and features a locking cantilever top which angles towards either side. The top is patterned, and surrounded by finely chased bronze, also found throughout the entirety of the piece. Note the detailed bronze at the top and bottom of the legs as well as the spiral work surrounding the cantilever top. Lastly, an elaborate Louis XVI stretcher sits at bottom, connecting the four legs.

Price: $22,500 view item

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