The Fontainebleau Brass Inlay Bureau Plat

Period Inspiration:

A disciplined expression of late 18th-century French neoclassicism, this bureau plat draws from the refined furnishing traditions associated with royal residences such as Palace of Fontainebleau, where clarity of line and measured ornament defined elite interiors under the reign of Louis XVI.

The architecture is unequivocally Louis XVI: rectilinear form, fluted tapering legs terminating in brass sabots, and a balanced façade of drawers arranged with strict symmetry. The apron is restrained, allowing proportion rather than carving to articulate visual hierarchy - an intentional departure from Rococo excess.

The top is distinguished by a precise quadrillage brass inlay, set within richly figured hardwood. This geometric lattice reflects the goût grec movement, where surface decoration was governed by order, repetition, and classical restraint rather than naturalistic asymmetry. Brass drawer pulls and escutcheons complete the composition with quiet authority.

Functionally, the desk adheres to the bureau plat tradition: a flat writing surface with accessible storage, originally designed for placement within the room rather than against a wall - an object of both use and display.

This piece stands as a rigorous homage to Parisian cabinetmaking at its most intellectual - where geometry, craftsmanship, and material richness converge.

Material – Teak Wood and Brass

Dimensions in Inches:

Width: 48 
Depth: 26 
Height: 30

Delivery Timeline - Every piece from The Collectors is crafted to order. Production and delivery typically require 4–6 weeks, with occasional extensions reflecting the care, materials, and finishing each object demands.

Customisation – Please email us at hi@thecollectors.in or call at 9886331003, before placing the order, in case you want to customise the wood type, dimensions or polish.

The price mentioned includes all taxes and delivery.

Item code – TCST10table

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