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English Georgian Style Oak Marquetry Drop Front Secretary Desk

$3,800
£2,923.21
€3,393.02
CA$5,358.91
A$6,002.88
CHF 3,152.93
MX$72,993.06
NOK 39,926.37
SEK 37,900.86
DKK 25,323.42

About the Item

Distinctive English Georgian fall front or drop front secretaire desk crafted from oak. The secretary features lovely marquetry inlay on the slanted front and the drawer fronts. The slant front opens to reveal a 36 inch wide by 21 inch deep writing table. The desk is 31 inches high and fitted with 8 small drawers, 2 pigeon holes, 2 hidden drawers, and one center door with a star motif inlay that matches the slant front door. The case is fitted with 4 storage drawers each having border inlay, metal ring pulls, and lock hardware but no key available. The secretaire has a lovely aged patina on the oak with a warm dark honeyed tone. Very heavy and solid construction. From an estate in the Napa Valley, CA.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 42.5 in (107.95 cm)Width: 40 in (101.6 cm)Depth: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)
  • Style:
    Georgian (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Beautifully crafted with strong, solid joinery and construction. Age appropriate wear and fading as seen in photos. Minor chips, losses, stains, scuffs, scratches, shrinkage and natural age cracks as expected. One ring pull is missing from drawer.
  • Seller Location:
    Rio Vista, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1555245129992

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