Secrétaire - Walnut, Maple - 19th-century fall-front writing desk
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Description from the seller
It is an antique fall-front desk, probably in the Louis XVI style, characterized by rich geometric inlays and curved legs
Key Features
Typology: Fall-front desk (or bureau de pente), which features a slanted top that opens to reveal a writing surface and internal compartments.
Style: Shows elements of both Louis XV (curved legs, bombé silhouette) and Louis XVI (geometric inlays, sometimes called "Greek key"). These items of this kind are often of French or Italian origin and date back to the 18th or 19th century.
Materials: Made with various precious woods, such as bois de rose, mahogany, walnut, maple, rosewood, and ebonized, often inlaid to create decorative designs.
Details: The upper top 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 functionality, offering a highly valuable antique item. Shipping is tracked and insured.
Seller's Story
We have been dealing for over 30 years with the buying and selling of prestigious wristwatches, antiques; we buy watches with immediate payment. Contact us.
Translated by Google TranslateIt is an antique fall-front desk, probably in the Louis XVI style, characterized by rich geometric inlays and curved legs
Key Features
Typology: Fall-front desk (or bureau de pente), which features a slanted top that opens to reveal a writing surface and internal compartments.
Style: Shows elements of both Louis XV (curved legs, bombé silhouette) and Louis XVI (geometric inlays, sometimes called "Greek key"). These items of this kind are often of French or Italian origin and date back to the 18th or 19th century.
Materials: Made with various precious woods, such as bois de rose, mahogany, walnut, maple, rosewood, and ebonized, often inlaid to create decorative designs.
Details: The upper top 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 functionality, offering a highly valuable antique item. Shipping is tracked and insured.
Seller's Story
We have been dealing for over 30 years with the buying and selling of prestigious wristwatches, antiques; we buy watches with immediate payment. Contact us.
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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
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