Bureau cabinet - Mahogany - Display cabinet and lighting

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A classic 20th‑century secretaire with a glazed upper cabinet, in warm mahogany veneer and oak, dating to about 1930–1940 in a mid‑century British/European style, measuring 199 cm high, 78 cm wide and 46 cm deep, with a lower section of drawers and a fold‑out writing surface, built‑in lighting, and in reasonable used condition with edge wear and veneer damage.

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Description from the seller

Classic secretaire cabinet with upper section - 20th century - Classic British or European style.

The cabinet is finished in warm dark wood (mahogany/walnut veneer) and consists of a lower section with drawers, a fold-out writing surface, and an upper cabinet with glass doors with cross mullions and glass shelves.

The interior of the secretaire is equipped with small drawers and compartments, as well as a green desk blotter.
The upper cabinet has built-in lighting, designed to display objects or documents in an atmospheric way.

Material

Solid wood and veneer
Glass (doors and shelves)
Metal (hinges, handles, locks)

Good used condition, appropriate for its age and use.

There are visible signs of wear and aging, including:

With wear to the edges and corners.
There are damages to the veneer.
Watch out for the grooves on the latch side of the doors.

slight discolorations and scratches on the writing surface

The glass is intact and the structure is stable.
Lighting present, operation not tested.

Pickup in Rijswijk, Netherlands.

Classic secretaire cabinet with upper section - 20th century - Classic British or European style.

The cabinet is finished in warm dark wood (mahogany/walnut veneer) and consists of a lower section with drawers, a fold-out writing surface, and an upper cabinet with glass doors with cross mullions and glass shelves.

The interior of the secretaire is equipped with small drawers and compartments, as well as a green desk blotter.
The upper cabinet has built-in lighting, designed to display objects or documents in an atmospheric way.

Material

Solid wood and veneer
Glass (doors and shelves)
Metal (hinges, handles, locks)

Good used condition, appropriate for its age and use.

There are visible signs of wear and aging, including:

With wear to the edges and corners.
There are damages to the veneer.
Watch out for the grooves on the latch side of the doors.

slight discolorations and scratches on the writing surface

The glass is intact and the structure is stable.
Lighting present, operation not tested.

Pickup in Rijswijk, Netherlands.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Display cabinet and lighting
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Material
Mahogany
Style
Mid-century modern
Colour
Brown
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
199 cm
Width
78 cm
Depth
46 cm
Estimated Period
1930-1940
Sold by
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Objects sold
98.8%
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