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19th Century French Empire desk Secretaire a Abattant

$3,834.06
£2,853.68
€3,200
CA$5,251.70
A$5,841.04
CHF 3,050.01
MX$71,079.25
NOK 38,953.28
SEK 36,531.30
DKK 24,360.48
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About the Item

Beautiful upright secrétaire from the French Empire period. The desk is made of oak with burr walnut veneer, decorated with bronze ormolu elements. These are typical of the French Empire style. On top of a gray marble top, this originally belongs to the desk. The interior of this desk is surprising and striking. On the inside is a mirror wall, supported by carved gilded pillars. There are also some secret compartments in the desk, which can only be opened with a certain mechanism. At the bottom of the desk is a spacious storage space behind two doors. The worktop is covered with red leather. At the top, under the marble, is an extendable shelf, which is also covered with red leather. The desk has 1 key, which fits on both the lid and the doors.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 56.7 in (144 cm)Width: 39.38 in (100 cm)Depth: 16.54 in (42 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1810-1815
  • Condition:
    Replacements made: The top drawer is replaced by a leather covered shelf. Both leathers are replaced, including the chains. The central oak back panels are replaced. The brass plates are either replaced. all repairs are done in a professional manner.
  • Seller Location:
    Casteren, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4904223921042

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