Secrétaire - Wood - Secretary
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Antique secretaire in wood from Italy, dating to the early 20th century, in a Louis XV revival / Italian Liberty style with marquetry in walnut, cherry and light burl veneers, dimensions 100 cm high by 100 cm wide by 40 cm deep, in very good condition with functioning drop-front and drawers.
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Antique secretary with rich inlays (early 20th century)
Magnificent antique secretary, made in Italy in the early 20th century, characterized by high-level artisanal craftsmanship and elegant inlaid decorations with floral and phytomorphic motifs. The piece is constructed from a mix of fine woods, including walnut, cherry, and light root woods, skillfully combined to create harmonious color contrasts.
The front features the characteristic wavy line of the Luigi XV style / early Liberty style, with shaped drawers and curved, scroll-shaped legs. The inlays are executed with remarkable skill: scrolls, leaves, and small decorative cartouches that embellish the drawers, sides, and fall-front. The fall-front, operable with a key, serves as a writing surface and reveals a refined interior with small central drawers and side compartments, also finished with care.
The interior retains the original subdivision, ideal for storing correspondence, writing instruments, or personal items. The handles are contemporaneous, made of worked metal, with an authentic patina that attests to their age.
Period: Early 20th century (around 1920)
Style: Revisited Luigi XV / Italian Liberty
Materials: Walnut, cherry, burl, inlays in light woods.
Condition: Very good, with minimal signs of aging consistent with its age. Mechanisms functioning. Stable lid and sliding drawers.
Dimensions:
Height: 100 cm
Width: 100 cm
Depth: 40 cm
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Shipping
Professional packaging with multi-layer, molded protections, and an external box.
Tracked and insured shipping via a courier specialized in transporting antique furniture.
In-person pickup by appointment.
The mobile will be shipped well protected and ready to be placed directly in the environment.
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Catawiki Description – Antique Inlaid Secretaire (Early 20th Century)
Magnificent antique Italian secretaire, crafted in the early 20th century and distinguished by its exquisite marquetry and high-quality traditional craftsmanship. The structure is made of fine mixed woods — walnut, cherry, and light burl veneers — skillfully combined to create elegant decorative contrasts.
The serpentine front and curved cabriole legs recall the Louis XV revival style with early Italian Liberty influences. The front, sides, and drop-front writing flap are richly adorned with floral and foliate marquetry, executed with great precision.
The drop-front opens into a beautifully arranged interior featuring small central drawers and side niches, all finely finished. The compartment layout is original and ideal for storing letters, writing instruments, or small valuables. The metal handles are original and bear a charming aged patina.
Period: Early 20th century (circa 1920)
Style: Louis XV revival / Italian Liberty
Materials: Walnut, cherry, burl veneers, light-wood marquetry.
Very good overall condition, with slight age-related marks. Fully functional drop-front and drawers.
Dimensions:
Height: 100 cm
Width: 100 cm
Depth: 40 cm
The input is a dash character, which does not require translation.
Shipping
Professional packaging with multilayer protection, reinforced corners, and a wooden outer crate.
Insured and trackable shipping by a specialized antique-furniture carrier.
Local pickup available upon request.
Item will be shipped fully protected and ready for immediate use.
Seller's Story
I'm always looking for rare and hard-to-find objects. Follow my page—there's fun to be had. Thank you.
Translated by Google TranslateAntique secretary with rich inlays (early 20th century)
Magnificent antique secretary, made in Italy in the early 20th century, characterized by high-level artisanal craftsmanship and elegant inlaid decorations with floral and phytomorphic motifs. The piece is constructed from a mix of fine woods, including walnut, cherry, and light root woods, skillfully combined to create harmonious color contrasts.
The front features the characteristic wavy line of the Luigi XV style / early Liberty style, with shaped drawers and curved, scroll-shaped legs. The inlays are executed with remarkable skill: scrolls, leaves, and small decorative cartouches that embellish the drawers, sides, and fall-front. The fall-front, operable with a key, serves as a writing surface and reveals a refined interior with small central drawers and side compartments, also finished with care.
The interior retains the original subdivision, ideal for storing correspondence, writing instruments, or personal items. The handles are contemporaneous, made of worked metal, with an authentic patina that attests to their age.
Period: Early 20th century (around 1920)
Style: Revisited Luigi XV / Italian Liberty
Materials: Walnut, cherry, burl, inlays in light woods.
Condition: Very good, with minimal signs of aging consistent with its age. Mechanisms functioning. Stable lid and sliding drawers.
Dimensions:
Height: 100 cm
Width: 100 cm
Depth: 40 cm
The input is a dash character, which does not require translation.
Shipping
Professional packaging with multi-layer, molded protections, and an external box.
Tracked and insured shipping via a courier specialized in transporting antique furniture.
In-person pickup by appointment.
The mobile will be shipped well protected and ready to be placed directly in the environment.
The input is a dash character, which does not require translation.
Catawiki Description – Antique Inlaid Secretaire (Early 20th Century)
Magnificent antique Italian secretaire, crafted in the early 20th century and distinguished by its exquisite marquetry and high-quality traditional craftsmanship. The structure is made of fine mixed woods — walnut, cherry, and light burl veneers — skillfully combined to create elegant decorative contrasts.
The serpentine front and curved cabriole legs recall the Louis XV revival style with early Italian Liberty influences. The front, sides, and drop-front writing flap are richly adorned with floral and foliate marquetry, executed with great precision.
The drop-front opens into a beautifully arranged interior featuring small central drawers and side niches, all finely finished. The compartment layout is original and ideal for storing letters, writing instruments, or small valuables. The metal handles are original and bear a charming aged patina.
Period: Early 20th century (circa 1920)
Style: Louis XV revival / Italian Liberty
Materials: Walnut, cherry, burl veneers, light-wood marquetry.
Very good overall condition, with slight age-related marks. Fully functional drop-front and drawers.
Dimensions:
Height: 100 cm
Width: 100 cm
Depth: 40 cm
The input is a dash character, which does not require translation.
Shipping
Professional packaging with multilayer protection, reinforced corners, and a wooden outer crate.
Insured and trackable shipping by a specialized antique-furniture carrier.
Local pickup available upon request.
Item will be shipped fully protected and ready for immediate use.
Seller's Story
I'm always looking for rare and hard-to-find objects. Follow my page—there's fun to be had. Thank you.
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Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Louis XV
Title additional information
Secretary
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Italy
Material
Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
103 cm
Width
105 cm
Depth
40 cm
Estimated Period
1920-1930
Can Be Locked
Yes
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