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19th Century "Secretaire Abattant" Style Standing Drop Front Desk

$5,303.80
$7,071.7425% Off
£3,994.82
£5,326.4225% Off
€4,500
€6,00025% Off
CA$7,314.17
CA$9,752.2325% Off
A$8,217.14
A$10,956.1925% Off
CHF 4,293.47
CHF 5,724.6325% Off
MX$100,294.07
MX$133,725.4325% Off
NOK 54,514.52
NOK 72,686.0325% Off
SEK 51,313.94
SEK 68,418.5925% Off
DKK 34,252.29
DKK 45,669.7225% Off

About the Item

A striking 19th century "Secretaire Abattant" style standing desk with a drop front writing surface. A handsome and functional piece of furniture with copious storage space. It features dramatic wood grain patterns, and fine geometric marquetry fillets of alternating light and darker woods. The interior has ample slots and shelving for display of personal items, and the original leather writing pad with wear marks adding character and reflecting its history of use. This piece has been recently professionally restored, repairing a crack in its front and bringing out the overall glow and beauty of its wood surfaces. A practical storage piece that could easily be repurposed as a stylish dry bar, or used to discreetly hide a flat screen TV.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 55.91 in (142 cm)Width: 35.44 in (90 cm)Depth: 17.33 in (44 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Professionally restored, with repair of horizontal crack across upper front and overall refinishing. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Madrid, ES
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3306131456002

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