Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 19

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Bombe Secretary Bookcase

About the Item

Crafted in Bordeaux, France, circa 1760, the antique "secretaire a abattant" with upper display shelving is built in two sections. The top part features a curved bonnet cornice with center shell cartouche, two serpentine doors with hand carved floral and foliage motifs. The brass mesh chicken wire covered windows reveal inside display shelving with three original scalloped edges shelves. The lower section features an slanted, folding top embellished with star marquetry decorations. The bottom half opens to reveal a flat writing surface, and a theater structure with six drawers embellished a carved center tabernacle door. Under the desk, there are three bombe drawers with original bronze hardware and escutcheons, and paneled curved sides. The bottom features a scalloped apron with center shell motif and scroll feet at the base. The grand secretaire bookcase is in exceptional condition with a rich walnut patina. All keys included. A true museum quality piece! Place this important scriban bookcase in a study or living room to make an impressive statement. Measures: 56" W x 28" D x 104" H.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 104 in (264.16 cm)Width: 56 in (142.24 cm)Depth: 28 in (71.12 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XV (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1760
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 182-2911stDibs: LU951234039602

More From This Seller

View All
19th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Carved Walnut Marquetry Secretary Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an office or bedroom with this elegant antique "Secretaire a Abattant". Crafted in Paris circa 1870, the fruitwood secretary stands on cab...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Heavily Carved Oak Desk Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand carved in northern France circa 1860, the "secretaire a abattants" is both stylish and functional. The writing desk is crafted from solid oak wood and stands on cabriole legs en...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Oak

20th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marquetry Secretary Chest with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant, antique "Secretaire a Battant" in an office or a bedroom. Crafted in Paris circa 1920, the tall fruitwood secretary stands on cabriole legs ending with bronze sabots feet over a scalloped apron. The cabinet features intricate marquetry and parquetry decor, decorative bronze mounts, and is topped with a black marble top. The cabinet has classical and straight lines, and many useful compartments, including four large drawers across the front (one at the top, three at the bottom). The cabinet has a center door decorated with floral motifs, which pulls down to reveal a fully outfitted inside theater. The inside has five drawers, (including a large one at the top and bottom), and a wide open niche for books and letters...
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Secretary Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique fruitwood "Secretaire a Abattant" was crafted in France, circa 1840; the tall secretary with classical straight lines features a shaped top over a frieze drawer. The fall front opens and reveals a fully outfitted inside theater decorated with turned columns on the sides, six functioning drawers, and a wide open niche for books and letters...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Walnut

18th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Carved Bombe Walnut Console Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a bedroom, entryway or a living room with this elegant antique console table. Created in Southern France circa 1760, the Provencal fruit wood table stands on cabriole legs d...
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Heavily Carved Oak Secretary Bookcase Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's office or study this this stunning Henri II two-piece antique desk cabinet. Crafted in southern France circa 1860 and built of oa...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Bookcases

Materials

Oak

You May Also Like

Italian early 18th century Baroque Walnut Secretary-Bookcase
Located in Troy, NY
Italian secretary with beautiful, thick walnut radica veneer, wonderful color, ebonized moldings, most likely retaining the original mirror plates. The two upper doors open to reveal a fitted interior, the lower part has a fitted desk compartment...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Louis XV Provincial Walnut Secretaire
Located in New York, NY
Of unusually large scale; the upper section with arched cornice over a pair of wire-inset doors opening to fabric lined interior fitted with shelves; the lower section with a slant f...
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Unusual 18th-19th Century Continental Secretary Bookcase
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Figured wood veneer, the top with a carved cornice over double doors. They open to two shelves over drawers and cubby holes. A middle frieze with three drawers (lacking a key) over t...
Category

Antique 19th Century European Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th Century Dutch Burled Walnut Secretary Bookcase with Antique Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 18th century Dutch Burled walnut secretary bookcase with fitted interior and antique mirror.
Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Secretaires

Materials

Walnut, Mirror

Louis XV Secretary Desk, France 18th century
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite 18th-Century Louis XV Secretary Desk This stunning Louis XV Secretary Desk, dating back to 1770, showcases the elegance of 18th-century Fr...
Category

Antique 1760s French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Kingwood, Rosewood

18th Century Louis XV Secretary, France, 1770
Located in Belmont, MA
This exceptional French Louis XV secretary, crafted around 1770, is a stunning example of 18th-century craftsmanship. Featuring breathtaking ...
Category

Antique 1770s French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Kingwood, Satinwood

Recently Viewed

View All