{"product_id":"antique-partners-desk-english-bureau-mazarin-louis-xiv-revival-victorian","title":"Antique Partner's Desk, English, Bureau Mazarin, Louis XIV Revival, Victorian","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Stock # 26204\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a large antique partner's desk. An English, mahogany bureau Mazarin in Louis XIV taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOf similar form and influence to Sir Robert Walpole's desk at Houghton Hall, Norfolk. Recognised as the first Prime Minister of Great Britain, this desk is still displayed in the library at the stately home he commissioned in 1722. The desk was crafted a year later.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eExceptional craftsmanship, with a superb visual appearance and generous form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDisplays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eSelect mahogany stocks present fine grain interest and warm caramel hues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eOf distinctive bureau Mazarin form, with eight broad legs united with long arch stretchers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eUseful working height at 73cm or raised to 80.5cm with supplied later block feet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eSuperior proportion to the beautifully figured top at over 6' x 3'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eTrue partner desk form with drawers to both sides — ideal for mid room placement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eTwo banks of three drawers frame a gently concave centre drawer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eEach dressed with turned pulls and brass lock escutcheons — untested, keys absent\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDrawer boxes belie the quality of the craftsmanship with deep fascia and deep dovetail joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eLarge kneehole offers great comfort at a width and height of 66cm and 55.5cm respectively\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eEach leg accentuated with relief carvings of flowerheads and scroll motif\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eSupplied risers for each foot adding 7.5cm to the overall height and kneehole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a striking antique partner's desk, combining the ornate appearance of the Louis XIV taste with late Victorian craftsmanship. With a strong influence to Walpole's bureau Mazarin, this desk is a wonderful addition to any professional setting, or large reception room. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMax Width: 192cm (75.5'')\u003cbr\u003eMax Depth: 97.5cm (38.5'')\u003cbr\u003eMax Height: 73cm (28.75'')\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eKneehole Width: 66cm (26'')\u003cbr\u003eKneehole Height: 55.5cm (21.75'')\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eExtended Desk Height: 80.5cm (31.75'')\u003cbr\u003eExtended Kneehole Height: 63cm (24.75'')\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"London Fine Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57514024141173,"sku":"26204","price":9950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0385\/9077\/files\/26204-1.jpg?v=1787235621","url":"https:\/\/www.londonfine.co.uk\/products\/antique-partners-desk-english-bureau-mazarin-louis-xiv-revival-victorian","provider":"London Fine Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}