Secrétaire - Wood

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Description from the seller

Antique wooden cylinder desk or roll-top desk – 19th century – with drawer layout.

Elegant antique cylinder desk (rolltop desk) from the 19th century, made of solid wood with a warm, even patina. The desk features a classic curved roll-up front (cylinder), an ornate riser with turned balusters, and stands on slender, turned legs with a cross brace.

When the cylinder front is opened, a functional writing area with a leather writing surface, various small drawers and compartments for documents and writing utensils appears. Beneath the writing surface, there is an extra drawer for storage space. The furniture combines elegance with practicality.

Features
• Type: cylinder desk / rolling desk
Material: solid wood
Period: 19th century
• Style: classic / Louis-Philippe period (attributed)
Condition: good used condition, with normal signs of use and age.
• Slot: four keys present

Details
Beautifully curved cylinder front
Railing with twisted bars.
Multiple drawers and compartments
Writing pad with leather inlay
Beautiful original patina



Condition

The desk is in good antique condition. Some light signs of use, small scratches, and discolorations appropriate for age and use. A crack in the base has been repaired.

Antique wooden cylinder desk or roll-top desk – 19th century – with drawer layout.

Elegant antique cylinder desk (rolltop desk) from the 19th century, made of solid wood with a warm, even patina. The desk features a classic curved roll-up front (cylinder), an ornate riser with turned balusters, and stands on slender, turned legs with a cross brace.

When the cylinder front is opened, a functional writing area with a leather writing surface, various small drawers and compartments for documents and writing utensils appears. Beneath the writing surface, there is an extra drawer for storage space. The furniture combines elegance with practicality.

Features
• Type: cylinder desk / rolling desk
Material: solid wood
Period: 19th century
• Style: classic / Louis-Philippe period (attributed)
Condition: good used condition, with normal signs of use and age.
• Slot: four keys present

Details
Beautifully curved cylinder front
Railing with twisted bars.
Multiple drawers and compartments
Writing pad with leather inlay
Beautiful original patina



Condition

The desk is in good antique condition. Some light signs of use, small scratches, and discolorations appropriate for age and use. A crack in the base has been repaired.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
30 kg
Country of Origin
Europe
Material
Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
125 cm
Width
85 cm
Depth
55 cm
Estimated Period
1900-1910
Can Be Locked
Yes
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