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19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France

$5,450
£4,124.24
€4,756.55
CA$7,610.55
A$8,526.27
CHF 4,437.92
MX$103,833.67
NOK 56,533.14
SEK 53,238.27
DKK 35,507.02
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About the Item

Secretaire a abattant, France circa 1820, Biedermeier period. The outside with fall front and two drawers flanked by two ebonized columns shows a beautiful oak veneer design. The wood veneered inside opens to a central compartment flanked by six drawers and compartment.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 56.7 in (144 cm)Width: 38 in (96.5 cm)Depth: 16.54 in (42 cm)
  • Style:
    Biedermeier (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1820
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1726231002422

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