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Louis XVI Period Secrétaire 18th Century
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A late 18th century ‘secrétaire à abattant’, or drop-leaf desk, in fruit wood. This lovely piece of upright furniture benefits from a wealth of useful storage compartments, both internal and external. The front flap lowers down to become a writing surface, revealing three spacious open shelves and a range of slim drawers suitable for documents or trinkets. Four further external drawers, wide and shallow, and a white marble top, complete the design. The side edges are fluted, with glorious brass, rounded detailing at the top, while the legs are tapering, ending in ‘toupie’ style feet.
The ‘secretaire’ was an extremely popular choice in its time, being economical in space and perfectly suited to intellectual activities and letter writing, as well as providing storage for collectors’ items, documents or diaries in its numerous drawers.
- Dimensions:Height: 57.88 in (147 cm)Width: 37.41 in (95 cm)Depth: 16.15 in (41 cm)
- Style:Louis XVI (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1770
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:LA CIOTAT, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6419234167532
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