Secrétaire à abattant - Drop-front secretary desk, klap bureau, klap bureau, buro, bureau - Gilt bronze - Golden wax patina
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Directoire fall-front secretaire, veneered in Thuya burl with Padouk inlays and an olive-green leather fall-front, made in France in the 19th century with a Golden wax patina, in good used condition with minor signs of aging, lockable with original lock and key, weighing 80 kg and measuring 160 cm high, 95 cm wide (max), 43 cm deep, featuring gilded bronze hardware.
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Description from the seller
Directoire secretaire with a flap, Thuya root veneer. Interior with drawer and a lockable door, also Thuya veneered with Padouk elements. Flap covered in olive-green leather.
Clean model, very beautiful book-veneered. Top of the drawer with latten brass ‘sun’ fittings.
Lock and key for the flap and doors original and functional. No cracks in sides or flap.
Also top sides veneered with Thuya. (See photos)
In very good condition and ready to use.
France, 19th century
Dimensions:
Height = 160 cm.
Width = 95 - 99 cm. (narrowest to widest part)
Depth = 43 - 46 cm. (shallowest to deepest part)
Recently thoroughly checked for loose parts of construction and veneer.
Woodworm check: No active woodworm found as of 4/10/2026
Sec-2532~
Photos are part of the description, therefore view the photos carefully to avoid issues. If in doubt, ask questions via the auctioneer before you bid.
Within Europe there are no additional customs costs for this furniture.
The last photos show the packing method for international transport. Euro pallet with stretch wrap and sturdy thick cardboard or moving blanket with at least 2 straps.
Due to single-person pallet delivery, delivery is to the door. Please contact us immediately after payment if you live on an island, in a building without an elevator, or have delivery preferences (two-person delivery, insurance, etc.).
Take photos of the packaging upon receipt to rule out transport damage.
Directoire secretaire with a flap, Thuya root veneer. Interior with drawer and a lockable door, also Thuya veneered with Padouk elements. Flap covered in olive-green leather.
Clean model, very beautiful book-veneered. Top of the drawer with latten brass ‘sun’ fittings.
Lock and key for the flap and doors original and functional. No cracks in sides or flap.
Also top sides veneered with Thuya. (See photos)
In very good condition and ready to use.
France, 19th century
Dimensions:
Height = 160 cm.
Width = 95 - 99 cm. (narrowest to widest part)
Depth = 43 - 46 cm. (shallowest to deepest part)
Recently thoroughly checked for loose parts of construction and veneer.
Woodworm check: No active woodworm found as of 4/10/2026
Sec-2532~
Photos are part of the description, therefore view the photos carefully to avoid issues. If in doubt, ask questions via the auctioneer before you bid.
Within Europe there are no additional customs costs for this furniture.
The last photos show the packing method for international transport. Euro pallet with stretch wrap and sturdy thick cardboard or moving blanket with at least 2 straps.
Due to single-person pallet delivery, delivery is to the door. Please contact us immediately after payment if you live on an island, in a building without an elevator, or have delivery preferences (two-person delivery, insurance, etc.).
Take photos of the packaging upon receipt to rule out transport damage.
Details
Over 200 years old
Yes
Specific region of origin
Stedelijk gebied
Bronze type
Gilt bronze
Weight
80 kg
Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Golden wax patina
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Model
Drop-front secretary desk, klap bureau, klap bureau, buro, bureau
Material
Thuya burl, Padouk, Bronze
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
160 cm
Width
95 cm
Depth
43 cm
Estimated period
19th century
Can Be Locked
Yes
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