Secrétaire - Walnut, Tulipwood

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This French antique Louis XV-style fall-front secrétaire, dating from 1850–1900, is made of walnut and rosewood and measures 128 × 68 × 36 cm.

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Elegant Louis XV-style fall-front secretary, France, late 19th – early 20th century

Charming Louis XV-style fall-front secretary, featuring an elegant curved silhouette and rich decoration in precious woods veneer and marquetry. The front and the sides are adorned with decorative motifs in wood of different species, enhanced with gilded bronze fittings.

The piece is topped with an elegant veined marble top and rests on graceful curved legs finished with bronze sabot feet. The fall-front opens to reveal an interior arranged with several small drawers and storage compartments as well as a writing space lined with decorated leather.

The various decorative elements, the bronzes and the marquetry testify to the refined character of this Louis XV-inspired piece of furniture. A particularly decorative item, ideal for adding a touch of elegance to an office, a living room, or a bedroom.

Dimensions: 128 × 68 × 36 cm

Condition: the piece shows signs of age, cracks, and various flaws related to its age. These imperfections are visible in the photographs, notably in the last photo, which shows the main defects of the piece. The overall piece remains very decorative and retains all the charm of antique furniture.

The photographs are an integral part of the description. We invite you to carefully examine all of the photos before purchase.

Elegant Louis XV-style fall-front secretary, France, late 19th – early 20th century

Charming Louis XV-style fall-front secretary, featuring an elegant curved silhouette and rich decoration in precious woods veneer and marquetry. The front and the sides are adorned with decorative motifs in wood of different species, enhanced with gilded bronze fittings.

The piece is topped with an elegant veined marble top and rests on graceful curved legs finished with bronze sabot feet. The fall-front opens to reveal an interior arranged with several small drawers and storage compartments as well as a writing space lined with decorated leather.

The various decorative elements, the bronzes and the marquetry testify to the refined character of this Louis XV-inspired piece of furniture. A particularly decorative item, ideal for adding a touch of elegance to an office, a living room, or a bedroom.

Dimensions: 128 × 68 × 36 cm

Condition: the piece shows signs of age, cracks, and various flaws related to its age. These imperfections are visible in the photographs, notably in the last photo, which shows the main defects of the piece. The overall piece remains very decorative and retains all the charm of antique furniture.

The photographs are an integral part of the description. We invite you to carefully examine all of the photos before purchase.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Style subtype
Louis XV Style
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Material
Tulipwood, Walnut
Style
Antique
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
128 cm
Width
68 cm
Depth
36 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Can Be Locked
Yes
FranceVerified
150
Objects sold
85.71%
Private

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