Secrétaire en marqueterie à motifs géométriques et floraux en bois de rose, bois de violette, amarante et sycomore d'époque Louis XVI, XVIIIe siècle. Dessus de marbre violet. Ce meuble est d'une qualité exceptionnelle d'exécution.
This neo-classic fall-front secretary not only has the beauty of Louis XVI style furniture but is very practical for modern living. It is perfect for small spaces, yet still provides a lot of storage and a large desk surface quite suitable for a laptop computer. It was hand made in France of mahogany with brass mounts and a beautifully figured marble top. It has 3 large drawers (1 above and 2 below the desk section) as well as 6 small drawers with 2 shelves and 2 cubbies in the desk compartment. The fall front has a working original lock and key. less
About Conical secretary North-East Germany birch, 19th century, Biedermeier, circa 1820 Dimensions: H x W x D 150 x 102 (94) x 52 cm Description: Rare conically tapering secretary with strongly flamed birch veneer. The lowest drawer is slightly protruding, typical for the region. The feet follow this shape. Above it we find two more drawers, the writing flap and a head drawer. Large, dominant key labels, contrastingly set off in blackened wood. By opening the writing flap, the view of the beautiful, architecturally designed interior is revealed. The lower drawer is decorated with masonry marquetry. Above it we find a central, rear mirrored compartment with parquet flooring. This compartment is flanked by ebonized columns and three drawers on top of each other with a marquetry-marked round arch. Here is dark stained birch veneer. The row of drawers above is divided into three sections, the lockable middle drawer has an applied Schinkel roof. Above the head drawer with compartment division, a cornice decorated with multiple steps and a quarter bar profile forms the upper end of the secrétaire. Condition: Restored condition, shellac hand polished. Key renewed. All drawers work very well. The secretary is absolutely suitable for everyday use. Comparable pieces of furniture can be found in the technical literature: Renate Möller - Empire and Biedermeier furniture p.51.
Voici un petit secrétaire ancien, acheté par ma cliente il y a bien longtemps. A l'occasion de la réfection de sa chambre à coucher,...
Searching for the perfect computer desk for a smaller space, or vanity for a petite bedroom? This secretary desk might just fit the bill. It’s made from pine wood and features a traditionally-inspired silhouette with 2 larger lower drawers and 1 door with 2 upper shelves to store your belongings. Its exclusive design and numerous storage spaces make it a functional and discreet space-saving piece of furniture. Item is designed to be practical in use and to beautify your home decor. - Care & Clean: Wipe Clean With Damp Cloth, Wipe Dry With Clean Cloth.
Louis XV Style Bombe Secretary Inlaid Marquetry, Ormolu Mounted. Signed. This 19th Century bombe tulipwood secretary is built with superior craftsmanship and intricate marquetry. A pull down door reveals an inside compartment with four drawers and a leather writing surface. The secretary is raised on cabriole legs and it is decorated with magnificent ormolu mounts. It is stamped in the wood G.DURAND.(Gervais Maximilien Eugene Durand, 1839-1920) He was one of the most popular French Ebenistes of the 19th century. Each ormolu casting is monogramed and numbered. Condition is very good. Few minor veneer losses. Measurements: H 51” x W 22” x D 13” Weight: approximately 80 lbs. less
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Maple root veneer on solid conifers. Columnar cambered body on round cantilevered base plate. In the articulated front three drawers of different sizes. Cambered writing board, behind the staggered, architecturally arranged office division. Temple-shaped mirrored front with columns and dome. Rebounding multi-stepped two-door towers, surrounded by Doric blackened columns. The secretary is crowned by a dome. Beautiful patina, with shellac handpolit.
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