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Fine Quality French Mahogany Bronze Mounted Secretary Desk Bookcase Top

$3,196
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£2,409.80
£3,012.2520% Off
€2,776.96
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CA$4,433.72
CA$5,542.1520% Off
A$4,967.96
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CHF 2,586.01
CHF 3,232.5120% Off
MX$60,775.29
MX$75,969.1120% Off
NOK 32,824.61
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SEK 31,002.45
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DKK 20,730.55
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About the Item

This is an absolutely gorgeous and superb quality diminutive secretary desk from France. The desk features a bookcase top with adjustable shelf and a marble top and trimmed in bronze ormolu. The desk is in good original condition. The desk measures 55 tall x 29 wide x 21 inches deep and dates to the 1940s.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 55 in (139.7 cm)Width: 29 in (73.66 cm)Depth: 21 in (53.34 cm)
  • Style:
    Directoire (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Some age appropriate signs of use and stains to marble but minimal. Desk will be polished and cleaned prior to delivery.
  • Seller Location:
    Swedesboro, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2091329493212

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