Secrétaire - Wood

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A walnut wood vintage two-part trumeau cabinet dating from 1910–1920, in the Louis XV (Barocchetto) style with ivory and fruitwood inlays, measuring 84 cm high, 88 cm wide and 34 cm deep, weighing 36 kg, with original bronze fittings and a working key, in good vintage condition.

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Lot Description:
Elegant two-body trumeau cabinet, made in Italy in the mid-20th century in perfect Louis XV (Baroque Revival) style. The piece features a solid walnut wood construction, entirely veneered and enriched with refined maple and fruitwood inlays.

Structure Analysis:

Upper Section (Display): Characterized by an undulating and broken pediment. The two doors feature central panels inlaid with motifs of a "gallant scene" (figures in bucolic landscapes) surrounded by floral frames. Inside there are shaped shelves.

Central Section (Dresser): The fall-front door, also richly inlaid with a central medallion, opens to reveal a small cupboard with four little drawers and a central compartment. The writing surface is broad and functional.

Lower Section (Base): Follows the undulating line of the structure with three large front drawers. The base ends with saber feet typical of the 18th-century style.

Technical Details and Condition:

Hardware: Original cast-bronze handles and escutcheons, engraved with rocailles motifs.

Condition: The piece appears in excellent vintage condition. The structure is solid. There are light and normal signs of wear on the polish and small superficial scratches consistent with its age (visible in the detail photos), which do not detract from its aesthetic value but attest to the authenticity of the period.

Keys: One working key present

Seller's Story

Ridyamo is a project in the social and circular economy that brings together sustainability, beauty, and solidarity, to transform objects no longer in use into concrete help for Dynamo Camp ETS, which offers free Recreational Therapy programs to minors affected by serious or chronic illnesses, neurodevelopmental disorders, or disabilities. By collecting and selling second-hand items, RiDyamo also creates a positive impact on the community and the environment.
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Lot Description:
Elegant two-body trumeau cabinet, made in Italy in the mid-20th century in perfect Louis XV (Baroque Revival) style. The piece features a solid walnut wood construction, entirely veneered and enriched with refined maple and fruitwood inlays.

Structure Analysis:

Upper Section (Display): Characterized by an undulating and broken pediment. The two doors feature central panels inlaid with motifs of a "gallant scene" (figures in bucolic landscapes) surrounded by floral frames. Inside there are shaped shelves.

Central Section (Dresser): The fall-front door, also richly inlaid with a central medallion, opens to reveal a small cupboard with four little drawers and a central compartment. The writing surface is broad and functional.

Lower Section (Base): Follows the undulating line of the structure with three large front drawers. The base ends with saber feet typical of the 18th-century style.

Technical Details and Condition:

Hardware: Original cast-bronze handles and escutcheons, engraved with rocailles motifs.

Condition: The piece appears in excellent vintage condition. The structure is solid. There are light and normal signs of wear on the polish and small superficial scratches consistent with its age (visible in the detail photos), which do not detract from its aesthetic value but attest to the authenticity of the period.

Keys: One working key present

Seller's Story

Ridyamo is a project in the social and circular economy that brings together sustainability, beauty, and solidarity, to transform objects no longer in use into concrete help for Dynamo Camp ETS, which offers free Recreational Therapy programs to minors affected by serious or chronic illnesses, neurodevelopmental disorders, or disabilities. By collecting and selling second-hand items, RiDyamo also creates a positive impact on the community and the environment.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
36 kg
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Wood
Colour
Brown
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
84 cm
Width
88 cm
Depth
34 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920
Can Be Locked
Yes
Sold by
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Objects sold
88.89%
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