Louis Xv 20th Century Secretary
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Style Rosewood Inlaid Ladies Secretary
Located in Sofia, BG
in golden bronze shoes, Louis XV style, early 20th century, very good condition.
France, circa 1910.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks
Materials
Rosewood
H 35.44 in W 31.5 in D 22.05 in
Louis XV Style Walnut Secretary by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th Century Collector's Edition secretary cabinet by Baker Furniture Company in the French style
Category
Late 20th Century North American Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
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20th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marquetry Secretary Chest with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
circa 1920, the tall fruitwood secretary stands on cabriole legs ending with bronze sabots feet over a
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Bronze
H 55 in W 25 in D 15.5 in
French Louis XV Style Marquetry & Gilt Bronze-Mounted Secretary Desk with Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th-20th century Louis XV style tulipwood and mahogany marquetry gilt bronze
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 48 in W 30.5 in D 21.5 in
French 19th/20th Century Louis XV Style Christofle & Cie Figural Centerpiece
By Christofle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and palatial French 19th/20th century Christofle & Cie Louis XV style silvered figural
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Silver Plate
H 9.25 in W 25.5 in D 14.25 in
French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted & Marquetry Cabinet
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XV Style gilt bronze-mounted, Mahogany and Tulipwood
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
H 72.75 in W 39 in D 16.75 in
Louis XV Style Commode/ Secretary with Leather Writing Surface, 3 Drawers
Located in Houston, TX
Early 20th century, the rectangular top with projecting corners and a three-quarter pierced brass
Category
Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
20th Century Burl Walnut Bombe Secretary Bookcase with Etched Glass Doors
Located in Savannah, GA
century style.
See measurements below.
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
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Fine French Transition Louis XV XVI Style Chest Sideboard
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning, rare, and very fine quality French Transitional Louis XV - Louis XVI style mahogany
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Credenzas
Materials
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Pair Antique Country French Walnut Petite Secretaries
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique Country French Walnut Petite Secretaries are truly an amazing and unique find! The
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Magnificent Grand Bureau / Writing Desk Louis XV, After Francois Linke, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Magnificent grand bureau/writing desk Louis XV, After Francois Linke
The desk has an estimated
Category
Late 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 66.93 in W 78.35 in D 45.67 in
Venetian Trumeau Green Lacquered Hand Decorated Secretary with Writing Desk 1976
Located in Prato, IT
Venezia, Italy, handcrafted production from 1976
In Venetian style Louis XV
Painted and decorated
Category
20th Century Italian Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Mirror, Wood
H 103.55 in W 55.12 in D 23.63 in
1940s Petite Mahogany Ornate Painted Secretary Bureau with Flip Leather Top
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautifully painted and decorated mahogany Secretary Bureau writing table with Flip green Leather
Category
Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Paint
H 43.75 in W 27.25 in D 16 in
Vintage French Provincial Petit-Bureau de Dame
Located in Forney, TX
Provincial France in early/mid 20th century, finished in luxurious Louis XV taste, having a custom
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
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Located in New Orleans, LA
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Located in Miami, FL
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By Louis Midavaine
Located in Marseille, FR
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Located in Opole, PL
20th-Century Richy Inlaid Ladies Secretary Desk in the Louis XV Type
We present you a ladies
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Early 20th Century European Secretaires
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By Dennis & Leen
Located in Kennesaw, GA
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H 104 in W 63.5 in D 23 in
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Located in Big Flats, NY
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H 52.5 in W 33.25 in D 20 in
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Located in Fayetteville, AR
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Located in South Bend, IN
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, Louis XV, and others.
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Louis Xv 20th Century Secretary For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic louis xv 20th century secretary available at 1stDibs. Each louis xv 20th century secretary for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and glass. There are many kinds of the louis xv 20th century secretary you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right louis xv 20th century secretary, those designed in Louis XV styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made louis xv 20th century secretary over the years, but those crafted by Baker Furniture Company and Louis Midavaine are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
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