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French 19th Century Inlay Secrétaire à Abattant

Offered by: Fireside Antiques

Description
Inlaid details grace many of this 19th century French secretary’s surfaces. Both the exterior doors and drawers are trimmed in satinwood and mahogany, done in a twist-motif. The interior drawer fronts have satinwood inlay, laid into the wood in straight lines that form a perimeter around each. Book-matched mahogany veneer meets strategically, creating mesmerizing geometric patterns in the mahogany’s grain. A piece of white marble sits atop the desk. Like the body below, the marble top has canted corners. Those found on the body have carved, fluted details that continue down the corners to the triangular shaped feet. The top drawer contains a working lock, with a keyhole that can be obscured with a brass slide. The front of the desk folds down to reveal an interior outfitted with six smaller drawers, a pigeon hole and space for organizing. With the front laid down, its backing becomes the work surface. It has been topped in a burgundy colored leather. Below this is another cavity that can be locked to secure its contents.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Veneer Mahogany, Inlay Mahogany, Inlay Satinwood, Brass, Marble
Condition:	Good. Wonderful antique condition. Wear consistent with age and use.
Creation Date:	circa 1870
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Neoclassical
Dealer Reference #:	SKU: 1441-9
Incollect Reference #:	383777

Dimensions

W.	38.13 in;	H.	56.13 in;	D.	15.5 in;
W.	96.85 cm;	H.	142.57 cm;	D.	39.37 cm;

Message from Seller:

Laura Roland and her mother Susan travel to France, England and Italy in search of one-of-a-kind 18th, 19th and 20th century antique and vintage furniture and accessories. They have built many wonderful European contacts, ship 40 ft containers and do full restoration at their 18,000 sqft showroom in Baton Rouge, LA. Fireside Antiques has been a family-owned business since 1982

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