Secrétaire - Walnut, Maple - 19th-century fall-front writing desk
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Description from the seller
This is an antique fall-front desk, probably in the Louis XVI style, characterized by rich geometric inlays and curved legs.
Main Features
Type: Slant-top desk (or fall-front bureau), which features a tilting top that opens to reveal a writing surface and internal compartments.
Style: It shows elements of both the Louis XV style (curved legs, bombé line) and the Louis XVI style (geometric inlays, sometimes called "Greek-key"). Objects of this type are often of French or Italian origin and date from the 18th or 19th century.
Materials: Made with various precious wood species, such as bois de rose, mahogany, walnut, maple, palissander, and ebonized, often inlaid to create decorative patterns.
Details: The upper plane and the fronts of the drawers feature meticulously inlaid motifs. The hardware includes brass handles and locks, typically round.
This piece of furniture combines decorative elegance with practicality, offering a very valuable antique. Shipping is tracked and insured.
Seller's Story
We have been involved for over 30 years in the buying and selling of prestigious wristwatches and antiques, paintings, and various items.
Translated by Google TranslateThis is an antique fall-front desk, probably in the Louis XVI style, characterized by rich geometric inlays and curved legs.
Main Features
Type: Slant-top desk (or fall-front bureau), which features a tilting top that opens to reveal a writing surface and internal compartments.
Style: It shows elements of both the Louis XV style (curved legs, bombé line) and the Louis XVI style (geometric inlays, sometimes called "Greek-key"). Objects of this type are often of French or Italian origin and date from the 18th or 19th century.
Materials: Made with various precious wood species, such as bois de rose, mahogany, walnut, maple, palissander, and ebonized, often inlaid to create decorative patterns.
Details: The upper plane and the fronts of the drawers feature meticulously inlaid motifs. The hardware includes brass handles and locks, typically round.
This piece of furniture combines decorative elegance with practicality, offering a very valuable antique. Shipping is tracked and insured.
Seller's Story
We have been involved for over 30 years in the buying and selling of prestigious wristwatches and antiques, paintings, and various items.
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Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
19th-century fall-front writing desk
Country of Origin
Italy
Material
Maple, Walnut
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
96 cm
Width
90 cm
Depth
42 cm
Estimated period
19th century
