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French 19th Century Empire Secrétaire à Abattant
$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
A statley 19th century mahogany secre´taire a` abattant from France, circa 1810. This desk has an exceptional charcoal marble top resting above a single drawer disguised into the apron. Just below the top drawer, the front of the desk folds forward to reveal a work area inset with vibrant red leather detailed with gold tooling. The leather is in great antique condition making this a comfortable place to work. When open, you can see the theatre is equipped with five drawers and a large, arched top cubby flanked with column forms. With the desk down the maximum depth is 32”; the writing surface is 28-½” heigh. The desk front and lower doors each feature a decorative brass escutcheon depicting intersecting torches among floral garland forms; one key is included for all four functioning locks. A pair of simple, round brass pulls on each drawer allow easy access. This Empire-style secretary features eye-catching bookmatched mahogany and traditional Empire columns down each side with brass capitals and bases. There have been professional repairs made to the marble top which are nearly invisible to the eye, see detailed pictures for condition.
- Dimensions:Height: 53.75 in (136.53 cm)Width: 37 in (93.98 cm)Depth: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)
- Style:Empire (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1810
- Condition:Repaired: Marble has undergone a professional repair. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Baton Rouge, LA
- Reference Number:Seller: 2066-21stDibs: LU864829808102
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