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18th Century Flemish Louis XV Secretary Chest of Drawers in Oak

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A 18th century Flemish Louis XV slanted-flap secretary. Solidly made of oak. Half-high lateral coffered corpus with 2 large drawers and a slightly recessed superstructure with slanted flap above. Slightly S-shaped curved front (en arbalète) and rounded pilasters, as well as profiled curved plinth apron, ending in curved legs with lion paw feet. Behind the writing flap, which can be locked with the original lock and key, are 4 small drawers and another 4 small hidden drawers under a secret compartment (please see video). Original fittings. Drawers without key. The old wax has been largely sanded off, revealing the beautiful surface of the oak wood with some patina. On 2 of the small drawers inside the wooden knobs are damaged (see pictures), but this does not affect the function in any way. Dimensions: 93 cm or 127 cm (max.) high / 36.61 inch or 50 inch (max.) high, 127 cm wide / 50 inch wide, 26 cm (top) or 69 cm (total) deep / 10.24 inch (top) or 27.16 inch (total) deep Total depth with open writing flap: 90 cm / 35.43 inch Dimensions of the writing flap: 120 cm wide x 35 cm deep / 47.24 inch wide x 13.78 inch deep The furniture cannot be dismantled for transport. Only the drawers can be transported separately.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 50.01 in (127 cm)Width: 50.01 in (127 cm)Depth: 27.17 in (69 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XV (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. The old wax has been largely sanded off, revealing the beautiful surface of the oak wood with some patina.
  • Seller Location:
    Dusseldorf, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3999134094792

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