French 19th Century Desk-Vitrine

French 19th century Louis-Philippe Desk "a Gradin", burl of walnut Dimensions with the top slider open 26'' D x 29'' H (floor to the top).    

Sublime early 19th century French secrétaire.

This buffet Vitrine is made of walnut and is interesting as a vitrine. There is a key to lock the top.

This Bookcase is made of mahogany and it has its original glasses. The inside depth is 9''D The body dimensions are 79''W x 11.5''D

An exquisite Early American Plantation, clerk or mail Desk, Circa mid 19th C.. This exceptional 2 piece desk features a lower desk with hand dovetailed draw...

A Louis Philippe period (1830–1848) fruitwood secretaire abattant fall front desk. Born in France in the mid-19th century, hand-crafted of rich solid fruitwood with warm wood tones, subtle grain detail, and nicely aged mellow patina over the whole. Finished in French Empire taste, having a molded cornice, concealed ogee frieze drawer with dovetail joinery, over fall front panel, opening to reveal original fitted interior gallery, with inset gilt tooled leather writing surface, large open shelf cubby, six drawers of various size, above double-door cabinet with brass shield escutcheon that opens to provide generous storage space, and an additional lower drawer for valuables hidden in the base molding, rising on square feet. Dimensions: (approx) 56.75" High 41" Wide, 17.5" Deep History/Back Story: Louis Philippe furniture had the same types and forms as the earlier French Restoration style, but with less decoration; comfort was the primary consideration. During the turbulent French Revolution and following Napoleon rule, Louis Philippe (1773-1850) remained in exile for 21 years until the Bourbon Restoration, when he became the King of the French from 1830 to 1848. For the first time, the developing upper class–not the monarchy–influenced the progression of this style’s characteristics. However, King Louis Philippe’s personality still inspired many aspects.  His casual nature reflected this style’s informal, comfortable build. Much of the style was taken from the personality of the King himself. Unlike his Bourbon predecessors, he wore business dress...

Very fine late 19th century French writing desk secretary with dore bronze mountings and Marble. It is made of a variety of woods - f...

A 19th Century Vermis Martin Style Bonheur Du Jour Secretary Desk. Hand Painted and with original functional key. Measures 24" in width, 17" in depth and stands 47" tall. Knee cleara...