Secrétaire à abattant - secretary desk - Esdoorn (interior), Mahogany, Oak - Beautiful patina!

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Holds bachelor's degrees in Law and Art History with an Ecole du Louvre auctioneer diploma.

Estimate  € 1,400 - € 1,800
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Antique fall-front secretaire dating to ca. 1820–1840, mahogany veneered on oak with a maple interior, lockable and weighing about 80 kg.

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Description from the seller

Dutch secretaire with a beautiful maple veneer interior. Mahogany veneered on oak.
Slim model drop-front secretaire with two-door base cabinet. Although this piece was made a bit later in the 19th century (second quarter), it still clearly shows Empire influences. The construction, method of assembly, thickness of material and veneer, veneering pattern and the rounded front posts, legs (front)
Beautiful, golden honey patina with wax finish.
Dutch furniture, ca. 1820 - 1860

Dimensions:
H = 155 cm.
W = 94 - 103 cm. (narrowest–widest)
D = 39 - 44 cm. (shallowest–deepest)

Recently thoroughly checked for loose parts of construction and veneer.
Woodworm check: No live woodworm detected as of 4/10/2026

Sec-3092~

Photos are part of the description, so please look carefully at the pictures to avoid any nuisance. If in doubt, ask questions via the auction master before you bid.

Within Europe no additional / customs costs for this piece.
Last photos show the packaging method for international transport. Euro pallet with rack, wrapping film and sturdy thick cardboard or moving blanket with at least 2 straps.
Due to single-person delivery on a pallet, 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 requests (2-man delivery, insurance, etc.).

Take photos of the packaging upon receipt to exclude damage during transport.

Dutch secretaire with a beautiful maple veneer interior. Mahogany veneered on oak.
Slim model drop-front secretaire with two-door base cabinet. Although this piece was made a bit later in the 19th century (second quarter), it still clearly shows Empire influences. The construction, method of assembly, thickness of material and veneer, veneering pattern and the rounded front posts, legs (front)
Beautiful, golden honey patina with wax finish.
Dutch furniture, ca. 1820 - 1860

Dimensions:
H = 155 cm.
W = 94 - 103 cm. (narrowest–widest)
D = 39 - 44 cm. (shallowest–deepest)

Recently thoroughly checked for loose parts of construction and veneer.
Woodworm check: No live woodworm detected as of 4/10/2026

Sec-3092~

Photos are part of the description, so please look carefully at the pictures to avoid any nuisance. If in doubt, ask questions via the auction master before you bid.

Within Europe no additional / customs costs for this piece.
Last photos show the packaging method for international transport. Euro pallet with rack, wrapping film and sturdy thick cardboard or moving blanket with at least 2 straps.
Due to single-person delivery on a pallet, 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 requests (2-man delivery, insurance, etc.).

Take photos of the packaging upon receipt to exclude damage during transport.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
80 kg
Wood type
Esdoorn (interior), Mahogany, Oak
Over 200 years old
Yes
Title additional information
Beautiful patina!
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Netherlands
Model
secretary desk
Material
Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
157.5 cm
Width
91 cm
Depth
42 cm
Estimated period
1820-1840
Can Be Locked
Yes
The NetherlandsVerified
454
Objects sold
95.65%
Private

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