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John Vesey (1924-1992): Neoclassical-Style Bureau Platt

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MIDCENTURY GLASS AND CHROME WRITING DESK: Modernist Designer Rectangular Desk, with 3/4"-thick tempered beveled edge glass top, chrome plated base with central stretcher, possibly by John Vesey, 28" high, 60" x 30".

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ITALIAN MAGGIOLINI STYLE MARQUETRY SECRETARY DESK: Italian Neoclassical style inlaid secretary bureau, in the manner of Giuseppe Maggiolini (Italy, 1738-1814), 20th c., with contrasting floral marquetry, the slant front opening to a writing surface an

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John Mascheroni Neoclassical Secretary Desk Cabinet: John Mascheroni Neoclassical Secretary Desk Cabinet. This is a charming neoclassical style, secretary desk by John Mascheroni (American, 1932-). It was featured on the cover of the New York Times desi

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A French Louis XV-style writing desk: Late 19th/Early 20th Century Clock movement marked: 297 / SH Paris / 27 / Medaille d'Argent / Vencenti et Cie / 1855 The gilt-bronze mounted parquetry desk with upper compartment with four drawers a

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C1880 French Regency Writing Table: highlighted in gilt ormolu trim with elaborate marquetry in lay top. 29" x 52" x 30"h

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Christoffel Bisschop (1828-1904) Dutch. Study of a Lady: Christoffel Bisschop (1828-1904) Dutch. Study of a Lady at her Writing Table, with a Reflection in the Mirror, Oil on Canvas, Signed, 29.5" x 21.75".

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An oak Arts & Crafts double-drawer desk/library table: Early 20th century Apparently unmarked, possibly Limbert Rectangular top over two drawers, raised on squared legs joined by a shallow stretcher/under-shelf 29.75'' H x 34.125'' W x 26'' D Provenance:

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A 19TH CENTURY CHINESE HARDWOOD DESK, with pierced: A 19TH CENTURY CHINESE HARDWOOD DESK, with pierced cresting rail, two small drawers, a small cupboard and pigeon holes over a base with two frieze drawers and supported on cabriole legs, 2ft 11in wide

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LOUIS XV WRITING TABLE with MARQUETRY INLAY: Ormolu mounts, inlaid leather writing surface over (2) drawers with Chubb's patent locks. 29 1/2 x 41 x 22 inches Condition: Good, mounts in need of being re-tacked into placeTemp No 43

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A Louis XV-style slant front desk: 19th Century Bronze mounted with parquetry to desk top and slant top, featuring two front drawers and a fitted interior with drawers, shelves, and secret compartment 37" H x 25" W x 20" D

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ITALIAN-CONTINENTAL MARQUETRY INLAID LADY'S DESK: Inlaid on (5) sides with griffins, vases, acanthus leaves, florets and scrolls. Front of desk mimics writing side with faux drawers. 31 x 36 x 22 inches. N.B. Late addition to the sale having just bee

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Ebonized Bureau Plat: French writing desk with black lacquer finish, tooled leather top and ormolu decoration France, c. 1725 31.5"H x 70.5"W x 34"D Condition: Good. Some fade/distressing to leather top Provenance: Christi

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Late 18th C. Louis XV Style Kingswood Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat/Writing Desk: Late 18th C. Louis XV Style Kingswood Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat/Writing Desk, Having Brown Leather Writing Surface, Bronze Mounted Top with Bronze Mounted Ladies on Each Corner of the Frieze, Shaped

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2) LOUIS XV STYLE FAUX MALACHITE BUREAU & FAUTEUIL: (lot of 2) Louis XV style faux malachite (transfer printed) veneered bureau plat/ writing desk, with bronze dore mounts, rising on cabriole legs, approx 32"h, 55"w, 26.5"d, together with (1) fauteuil

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19th C French Writing Desk Bureau Plat Signed: 19th C French Writing Desk Bureau Plat Signed. Decorated with ormolu mounts, green tooled leather top with Greek key pattern at margins. Stamped in drawer L. Burgi. Measures 56 W x 31.5 deep x 30 inch

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LOUIS XV BUREAU PLAT WITH ORMOLU.: French, 2nd half 18th century. Mahogany with oak secondary, black leather top with brass bonding, three dovetailed drawers with marquetry fronts, three false drawers, and ends with marquetry inlays, f

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John Vesey (1924-1992): Neoclassical-Style Bureau Platt

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c. 1960; brass, steel, mahogany and leather; unsigned 30 x 50 x 26 in. (76.2 x 127 x 66 cm.) Provenance: the desk was custom made by John Vesey and published in Designers West September 1986, Volume 33 no. 12, part of one of three interiors done by Irwin Stroll.

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John Vesey (1924-1992): Neoclassical-Style Bureau Platt

Name: John Vesey (1924-1992): Neoclassical-Style Bureau Platt
Brand: John Vesey
SKU: 147335548
Price: 14000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $4,000 - $6,000

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