Secrétaire - Wood, Glass

An elegant and finely crafted vintage George III style bureau bookcase (bureau cabinet) dating to the first half of the 20th century (circa 1920-1950). The piece is constructed from solid wood with rich mahogany/walnut veneers, displaying a beautiful wood grain throughout.
• Upper Section: Features a bookcase/display cabinet with two doors adorned with classic geometric astragal glazing. The interior offers spacious shelving.
• Middle Section (Bureau): The slant-front fallboard opens to reveal a traditional fitted interior ("nest") with open pigeonholes for letters and two small drawers. The writing surface is lined with its original dark green faux-leather/skiver insert featuring a gold-tooled decorative border.
• Lower Section: Comprises three large, full-width drawers fitted with traditional brass circular drop handles.
• Base: Supported by elegant, slender cabriole legs terminating in pad feet, characteristic of Queen Anne and Georgian revival designs.
Condition Report:
The piece is in good overall structural and aesthetic condition with a beautiful patina. Minor age-related wear is present. Please note that a few interior wooden divider slats from the bureau nest have detached but are present inside and can be easily glued back. Key is included.
To be picked up in Ventimiglia area (Italy).