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Elegant French secretaire desk in Napoleon III style, made of ebonized wood and decorated with classic-inspired Boulle-type marquetry. The piece features ornamental applications of gilt metal and a white marble top.

The interior preserves its original layout with compartments and small drawers, offering a perfect balance between functionality and decorative value.

Datable to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it stands out for its sinuous shapes and rich ornamentation. Some metal applications have been restored or relocated with adhesive, without affecting the stability or overall appeal of the furniture.

Style: Napoleon III
Era: Late 19th or early 20th century
Origin: France
Materials: Ebonized wood, Boulle-type marquetry, gilt metal and white marble
Condition: Good overall condition, with normal signs of use and age. Some metals require gluing

Elegante secreter francés de estilo Napoleón III, realizado en madera ebonizada y decorado con marquetería tipo Boulle de inspiración clásica. La pieza presenta aplicaciones ornamentales de metal dorado y tapa de mármol blanco.

El interior conserva su distribución original con compartimentos y pequeños cajones, ofreciendo una combinación perfecta entre funcionalidad y valor decorativo.

Datable entre finales del siglo XIX y principios del siglo XX, destaca por sus formas sinuosas y su rica ornamentación. Algunas aplicaciones metálicas han sido restauradas o recolocadas mediante adhesivo, sin afectar a la estabilidad ni al atractivo general del mueble.

Estilo: Napoleón III
Época: Finales del siglo XIX o principios del siglo XX
Origen: Francia
Materiales: Madera ebonizada, marquetería tipo Boulle, metal dorado y mármol blanco
Estado: Buen estado general, con signos normales de uso y antigüedad. Algunos metales requieren ser pegados

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Secrétaire - Wood, Metal

France -   - 1900-1910

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Napoleon III style French secretaire dating to 1900–1910, made of ebonized wood with Boulle marquetry, decorated with gilt metal details and a white marble top, with internal compartments, dimensions 135 cm high by 60 cm wide by 35 cm deep, and a lockable mechanism.

Secrétaire - Wood, Metal

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Napoleon III style French secretaire dating to 1900–1910, made of ebonized wood with Boulle marquetry, decorated with gilt metal details and a white marble top, with internal compartments, dimensions 135 cm high by 60 cm wide by 35 cm deep, and a lockable mechanism.

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