French 19th Century Mahogany Secrétaire à Abattant
$4,500.00
Dimensions: 54-¼”H x 37-½”W x 17-⅛”D
A dignified 19th century mahogany secrétaire à abattant from France . This desk has an exceptional black, Belgian Granite top with fossil inclusions resting above a single drawer disguised into the apron. Just below the top drawer, the front of the desk folds forward to reveal a work area inset with stunning black leather detailed with gold tooling. The leather is in great antique condition with very little signs of age. When open, you can see the theatre is equipped with five drawers and a large, arched top cubby flanked with column forms. An extra interior hidden drawer runs lengthwise atop the arched cavity. With the desk down the maximum depth is 31-½”; the writing surface is 29-⅛” heigh. The desk front and lower doors feature an incredibly unique clover shaped lock, one clover key is included for both locks. Three narrow drawers, each with a pair of small round pulls, are housed behind the doors. This Empire-style secretary features eye-catching bookmatched mahogany and traditional Empire columns down each side with brass capitals and bases. The whole is raised on simple, bullet feet. There have been professional repairs made to this piece over its long life, see detailed pictures for condition.
Dimensions | 17.13 × 37.50 × 54.25 in |
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Age | Antique / Vintage |
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French 19th Century Mahogany Secrétaire à Abattant
Dimensions: 54-¼”H x 37-½”W x 17-⅛”D
A dignified 19th century mahogany secrétaire à abattant from France . This desk has an exceptional black, Belgian Granite top with fossil inclusions resting above a single drawer disguised into the apron. Just below the top drawer, the front of the desk folds forward to reveal a work area inset with stunning black leather detailed with gold tooling. The leather is in great antique condition with very little signs of age. When open, you can see the theatre is equipped with five drawers and a large, arched top cubby flanked with column forms. An extra interior hidden drawer runs lengthwise atop the arched cavity. With the desk down the maximum depth is 31-½”; the writing surface is 29-⅛” heigh. The desk front and lower doors feature an incredibly unique clover shaped lock, one clover key is included for both locks. Three narrow drawers, each with a pair of small round pulls, are housed behind the doors. This Empire-style secretary features eye-catching bookmatched mahogany and traditional Empire columns down each side with brass capitals and bases. The whole is raised on simple, bullet feet. There have been professional repairs made to this piece over its long life, see detailed pictures for condition.
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