Secrétaire à abattant - klep bureau, klep bureau, desk, office, secretary - Cast brass, Mahogany, Oak - Original patina






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French Empire secretaire desk from 1800–1815, made of mahogany and oak with cast-brass fittings and its original patina.
Description from the seller
Empire secretaire with a drop-front, full mahogany columns. Slim model, very fine book-match mahogany veneer. Full mahogany pillars with capitals. Overhanging case top with round partly gilded hardware. Sturdy drop-front, inlaid with green morocco leather, equipped with original lock and working key.
The interior is full of drawers, originally fire-gilded drawer pulls and pillars. The lower cabinet, behind the two doors, an oak shelf. Everything complete, original and working.
In good condition and ready to use directly.
France, approx. 1810
Dimensions:
H = 146.5 cm.
W = 90 - 97 cm. (narrowest part - widest part)
D = 39 - 45 cm. (shallowest part - deepest part)
Sec-3148~
Recently checked for loose parts of construction and veneer, further in original condition and patina.
Woodworm check: No living woodworm found on 27/10/2026
Photos are part of the description, therefore view the photos carefully to avoid inconvenience. If in doubt, ask questions via the auctioneer before you bid.
Within Europe no additional customs costs for this piece of furniture.
Last photos show the method of packing for international transport. Euro pallet with rack, wrapping film and sturdy thick cardboard or floor protection with at least 2 straps.
Due to single-person delivery on a pallet, it will be delivered to the door. Please contact immediately after payment if you live on an island, in a building without an elevator, or have delivery wishes (2-person delivery, insurance, etc.).
Take photos of the packaging upon receipt to rule out damage during transport.
Empire secretaire with a drop-front, full mahogany columns. Slim model, very fine book-match mahogany veneer. Full mahogany pillars with capitals. Overhanging case top with round partly gilded hardware. Sturdy drop-front, inlaid with green morocco leather, equipped with original lock and working key.
The interior is full of drawers, originally fire-gilded drawer pulls and pillars. The lower cabinet, behind the two doors, an oak shelf. Everything complete, original and working.
In good condition and ready to use directly.
France, approx. 1810
Dimensions:
H = 146.5 cm.
W = 90 - 97 cm. (narrowest part - widest part)
D = 39 - 45 cm. (shallowest part - deepest part)
Sec-3148~
Recently checked for loose parts of construction and veneer, further in original condition and patina.
Woodworm check: No living woodworm found on 27/10/2026
Photos are part of the description, therefore view the photos carefully to avoid inconvenience. If in doubt, ask questions via the auctioneer before you bid.
Within Europe no additional customs costs for this piece of furniture.
Last photos show the method of packing for international transport. Euro pallet with rack, wrapping film and sturdy thick cardboard or floor protection with at least 2 straps.
Due to single-person delivery on a pallet, it will be delivered to the door. Please contact immediately after payment if you live on an island, in a building without an elevator, or have delivery wishes (2-person delivery, insurance, etc.).
Take photos of the packaging upon receipt to rule out damage during transport.
