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Circa 1780-1800 Georgian Secretaire Bookcase

$4,500
£3,461.70
€4,018.05
CA$6,346.07
A$7,108.67
CHF 3,733.73
MX$86,439.15
NOK 47,281.22
SEK 44,882.59
DKK 29,988.26

About the Item

Circa 1780-1800 Georgian Secretaire Bookcase, English. Neo-classical taste. The base raised on French splay feet with scalloped, line inlaid apron. Shield escutcheons. The handsome interior includes leather book covered "secret" document drawers, arched inlaid valences over 8 pigeon holes above the 8 boxwood inlaid drawers. Good, old worn leather writing surface. Satinwood prospect door (slight bow). Replaced pulls. Associated diamond glazed bookcase. Oak & deal secondary wood. Veneer restorations & housekeeping repairs commensurate with age and use. 49" w., 21.5" d., 92" h. We are a family business that has been a major source for the selective buyer for over 90 years. We are one the finest antiques shop in the South and Mid-Atlantic, proclaimed the “Best Antiques Shop in the Mid-Atlantic” by Mid-Atlantic Antiques Magazine. With over 7,500 square feet of show room space in an impressive Italianate Villa setting, Whitehall is a must visit spot for antiques collectors, dealers and decorators alike! We specialize in period 18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all appropriate decorative accessories. You will also find pieces of American origin, from Continental Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure trove of unique items with an unprecedented selection for your home or collection!
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 92 in (233.68 cm)Width: 49 in (124.46 cm)Depth: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1780-1800
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Veneer restorations & housekeeping repairs commensurate with age & use. Slight bow in satinwood prospect door.
  • Seller Location:
    Chapel Hill, NC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: WOF-2606z1stDibs: LU6458245062982

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