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Circa 1815 French Empire Secrétaire à Abattant

$3,850
£2,961.68
€3,437.66
CA$5,429.42
A$6,081.86
CHF 3,194.41
MX$73,953.50
NOK 40,451.71
SEK 38,399.55
DKK 25,656.62

About the Item

Circa 1815 French Empire Secrétaire à Abattant. Mahogany with mahogany & oak secondary wood. Ingenious hidden drawers & locking mechanisms. Bronze mounted columns flank the front with cinching at the waist of the upper section; wonderful quality mounts on the frieze of the upper drawer & at the ends surmounting the columns, as well as the secretaire drop down door escutcheon. Well fitted interior includes mirrored open section flanked by columns & writing drawer. Replaced veined green marble & leather writing surface. Minor loss to top of central bronze mount on lower doors & left faux escutcheon mount possibly replaced. 18" d., 39 1/8" w., 56.5" 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: 56.5 in (143.51 cm)Width: 39.13 in (99.4 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1815
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Condition commensurate with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chapel Hill, NC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: WOF-2605z1stDibs: LU6458244983562

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