Bureau cabinet - Oak - Antique secretary
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Antique Dutch secretaire-commode dating to 1750–1800, in oak with brass fittings, brown in colour, in the antique style, measuring 105 cm high by 108 cm wide by 90 cm deep, with one piece and not lockable, in reasonably used condition with possible small parts missing.
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Antique Dutch secretaire, 18th century / circa 1800 — oak with brass fittings
Description:
An imposing and characterful Dutch secretaire-commode in the classic bombe form, a style that was particularly popular in the Netherlands in the 18th century.
The base consists of three wide drawers with strongly curved, bulging fronts and correspondingly undulating sides — the signature bombe design.
All drawers are fitted with beautifully cast brass pull fittings and escutcheons with floral garland decoration. The whole stands on elegant cabriole legs with scroll detail.
The upper section comprises a closed writing block with a drop-down fall-front, also secured with a brass escutcheon. Behind the fall-front lies a richly arranged interior with a symmetrical arrangement of small drawers, open compartments for correspondence and a central panel with its own little door — presumably a secret compartment.
This piece has always had a fixed place in the parental home and has been carefully preserved in family ownership. It bears the authentic patina and signs of use of a long life, which only enhances the appearance of this historic piece of furniture.
Antique Dutch secretaire, 18th century / circa 1800 — oak with brass fittings
Description:
An imposing and characterful Dutch secretaire-commode in the classic bombe form, a style that was particularly popular in the Netherlands in the 18th century.
The base consists of three wide drawers with strongly curved, bulging fronts and correspondingly undulating sides — the signature bombe design.
All drawers are fitted with beautifully cast brass pull fittings and escutcheons with floral garland decoration. The whole stands on elegant cabriole legs with scroll detail.
The upper section comprises a closed writing block with a drop-down fall-front, also secured with a brass escutcheon. Behind the fall-front lies a richly arranged interior with a symmetrical arrangement of small drawers, open compartments for correspondence and a central panel with its own little door — presumably a secret compartment.
This piece has always had a fixed place in the parental home and has been carefully preserved in family ownership. It bears the authentic patina and signs of use of a long life, which only enhances the appearance of this historic piece of furniture.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Specific region of origin
Nederland
Title additional information
Antique secretary
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Netherlands
Material
Oak
Style
Antique
Colour
Brown
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
105 cm
Width
108 cm
Depth
90 cm
Estimated period
1750-1800
Can Be Locked
No
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