Secrétaire - drop-front desk, bureau, secretary desk, desk - Walnut, Oak - Exceptionally beautiful patina

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Dési van Rhee
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Estimate  € 2,000 - € 2,500
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€320
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€300

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This Dutch Baroque secretary desk, dating from 1720–1760, is made of wood with gilt-brass fittings.

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Description from the seller

Hollands exceptionally beautiful walnut-wood secretaire or fall-front desk with gilded brass fittings, knobs and hinges of solid copper. On claw feet.
All locks present and original.
Hidden drawers in the interior, a small vault with a secret compartment and three drawers. The fall-front inlaid with green cloth.
Fine warm tone of hand-polished patina with wax.
In good condition and ready to use.
Netherlands, 2nd / 3rd quarter 18th century ca. 1720/1750

Dimensions:
H = 108 cm. 81 cm. Top of table)
W = 99 - 116 cm. (narrowest - widest point)
D = 50 - 58 - 87 cm. (Depth - deepest - lid open)

Recently thoroughly checked for loose parts of construction and veneer, the surface finish for color and gloss. No live woodworm found as of 24/10/2026

Bur-3184~

Photos are part of the description, therefore view the photos carefully to avoid any trouble. If in doubt, ask questions via the auction master before you bid.

Within Europe no additional customs costs for this furniture. Your furniture will be carefully packed.
Last photos show the packing method for international transport. Euro pallet with rack, stretch film and sturdy thick cardboard or mop padding with at least 2 ratchet straps.

Due to single-person delivery on a pallet, it will be delivered to the door.
Contact immediately after payment if you live on an island, in a building without a lift, or have delivery preferences (2-person delivery, telephone contact prior to delivery, insurance, etc.) these may incur additional costs.

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

Hollands exceptionally beautiful walnut-wood secretaire or fall-front desk with gilded brass fittings, knobs and hinges of solid copper. On claw feet.
All locks present and original.
Hidden drawers in the interior, a small vault with a secret compartment and three drawers. The fall-front inlaid with green cloth.
Fine warm tone of hand-polished patina with wax.
In good condition and ready to use.
Netherlands, 2nd / 3rd quarter 18th century ca. 1720/1750

Dimensions:
H = 108 cm. 81 cm. Top of table)
W = 99 - 116 cm. (narrowest - widest point)
D = 50 - 58 - 87 cm. (Depth - deepest - lid open)

Recently thoroughly checked for loose parts of construction and veneer, the surface finish for color and gloss. No live woodworm found as of 24/10/2026

Bur-3184~

Photos are part of the description, therefore view the photos carefully to avoid any trouble. If in doubt, ask questions via the auction master before you bid.

Within Europe no additional customs costs for this furniture. Your furniture will be carefully packed.
Last photos show the packing method for international transport. Euro pallet with rack, stretch film and sturdy thick cardboard or mop padding with at least 2 ratchet straps.

Due to single-person delivery on a pallet, it will be delivered to the door.
Contact immediately after payment if you live on an island, in a building without a lift, or have delivery preferences (2-person delivery, telephone contact prior to delivery, insurance, etc.) these may incur additional costs.

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

Details

Over 200 years old
Yes
Specific region of origin
Randstedelijk
Wood type
Oak, Walnut
Style subtype
Baroque
Weight
60 kg
Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Exceptionally beautiful patina
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Netherlands
Model
drop-front desk, bureau, secretary desk, desk
Material
Gilt brass, Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
108 cm
Width
99 cm
Depth
50 cm
Height Of The Underside Of The Table
78 cm
Estimated period
1720–1760
Can Be Locked
Yes
The NetherlandsVerified
458
Objects sold
95.24%
Private

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