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Early 20th Century Walnut & Leather Secretary Desk

$2,100
£1,595
€1,834.54
CA$2,934.11
A$3,271.87
CHF 1,707.12
MX$40,147.03
NOK 21,728.92
SEK 20,587.68
DKK 13,691.88
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About the Item

The early 20th century French secretaire was made of walnut. Called secretaire en abbatant by the French, in reference to the sloping-front drop-down desk surface, this particular example features the classic leather writing mat in glorious relief on the main panel. . Below is the cabinet that houses four small drawers on the sides. Four crossed X-shaped legs provide support.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.16 in (76.6 cm)Width: 23.82 in (60.5 cm)Depth: 16.15 in (41 cm)
  • Style:
    French Provincial (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Walnut
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1726229291592

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