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Antique French Charles X Classical Secrétaire à Abattant Desk Chest Walnut 1825

$2,995
£2,262.14
€2,614.38
CA$4,200.95
A$4,672.53
CHF 2,445.50
MX$56,989.46
NOK 30,728.63
SEK 28,904.24
DKK 19,513.78

About the Item

A fine & elegant antique French Charles X figured walnut secretaire abattant, circa 1825. A high quality French figured walnut secretary chest from the first quarter of the 1800s, the slightly over hanging top with canted edges and a conforming shaped base, with a single long drawer to the top. Below is a locking fall front writing surface enclosing a fitted interior, the original key is present, it is fitted with pigeon holes & six drawers, with the original ebony pulls. The writing surface is supported with a pair of arched shaped brass supports, the writing surafce is robust & sturdy and is great to work to with your laptop or just to write on! To the base are three graduated drawers providing plenty of useful storage, all of the drawers run smooth and with ease, the secretary chest is raised on bracket feet. Condition is excellent, all of the original brass hardware is present, the secretary is in excellent condition, no damage or restoration and it has the original warm, mellow finish. This very elegant antique French secretary chest is ready to grace your home or office. Depth when fall front is open 37".
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 60 in (152.4 cm)Width: 39.25 in (99.7 cm)Depth: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)
  • Style:
    Charles X (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1825
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Portland, OR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BB-106111stDibs: LU4876142597672

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