Lovely Louis-Philippe period Secretaire Abattant

Fine and elegant French Louis XV Bureau D'Os Dane in walnut adorned sparsely with floral marquetry inlay to its fall front top above three drawers finishing on cabriole legs and bron...

Lovely delicate silver gilt rectangular-shaped mirror with criss-cross etching, unusual form for this Louis Philippe style. Origin: France Dating 1880-1910ca. Condition: Exc...

Impressionistic oil on canvas of a of a British hunting dog set in its original frame and signed G.(george) Appert, French painter from late XIX-XX century.

Elegant 18th century French Louis XVI trumeau with finely painted oil on canvas depicting children taunting their father, restorations include top cornice replaced and gilding retouc...

Elegant small neoclassic two drawer chest in walnut veneer on pine with ebonized interior panels and splayed legs, all original Origin: Vienna Cond...

A super Art Deco two-door cabinet finishing on a pedestal base shown with nickel plated hardware in beautiful rich stained rosewood veneer. Sleek two door cabinet/sideboard/bar on a ...

A Louis Philippe period (1830–1848) fruitwood secretaire abattant fall front desk. Born in France in the mid-19th century, hand-crafted of rich solid fruitwood with warm wood tones, subtle grain detail, and nicely aged mellow patina over the whole. Finished in French Empire taste, having a molded cornice, concealed ogee frieze drawer with dovetail joinery, over fall front panel, opening to reveal original fitted interior gallery, with inset gilt tooled leather writing surface, large open shelf cubby, six drawers of various size, above double-door cabinet with brass shield escutcheon that opens to provide generous storage space, and an additional lower drawer for valuables hidden in the base molding, rising on square feet. Dimensions: (approx) 56.75" High 41" Wide, 17.5" Deep History/Back Story: Louis Philippe furniture had the same types and forms as the earlier French Restoration style, but with less decoration; comfort was the primary consideration. During the turbulent French Revolution and following Napoleon rule, Louis Philippe (1773-1850) remained in exile for 21 years until the Bourbon Restoration, when he became the King of the French from 1830 to 1848. For the first time, the developing upper class–not the monarchy–influenced the progression of this style’s characteristics. However, King Louis Philippe’s personality still inspired many aspects.  His casual nature reflected this style’s informal, comfortable build. Much of the style was taken from the personality of the King himself. Unlike his Bourbon predecessors, he wore business dress...

This is a very good example of a late 18th century Louis XVI Secretaire a Abattant. The secretaire is crafted of solid walnut and is a ...

French first Empire period Secretaire à Abattant, also known as a drop-front secretary, fall front or cantilevered desk. Under the dark grey marble top is a secret, entablature drawe...

A good quality French 19th century marquetry inlaid secretair abbatant. Having a serpentine marble-top, a drop leaf section, opening to reveal a fitted interior, three serpentine fro...

French Louis XVI style fall front desk, early 20th c. This Secretaire desk features a single drawer over fall front panel, opening to fitted interior gallery, inset leather writing s...

A tall cabinet with carved cavetto cornice, over a slim curved frieze drawer and one upper and two lower long drawers. The middle faux drawers drop down to the secretary. The fitted interior with drawers, and a center compartment with door housing an inkstand with two glass bottles with silverplate tops. With patinated brass bat...