Louis-Philippe Period Walnut Abbatant

By European Antiques
$4,950
Antique Walnut
D470 x W1040 x H1595 mm

This elegant, antique walnut "secretaire a abattant" was crafted in France circa 1840. This tall secretary desk features an ogee molded frieze drawer which is capped with a marble top. 

The fall front opens to reveal a beautiful fitted inside "theater " veneered in a bright exotic fruitwood decorated with six functioning drawers with bone handles. 

In addition, there are two secret column drawers and an open niche decorated with a star for books and letters. The fold down writing surface has been re upholstered with a black leather top. 

The bottom has double doors with working locks and keys with inside shelving for additional storage. There is one old veneer repair to the front drawer which is shown. The secretaire has a rich patination and would make a useful addition to a small library, study or bedroom, because it can be folded up quickly to create more space.

Details
  • Category
    Bar Cabinets
  • Designer
    Louis-Philippe
  • Year
    1840
Specifications

Dimensions

H1595mm x W1040mm x D470mm

SKU: 26EA214
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European Antiques & Furnishings (est 2004) is a specialist dealer in 19th and 20th-century European Antiques with an accent on predominantly French, English, Belgian, Swedish and Italian furniture and decorative items.

Meredith’s four showrooms are based in her home/showroom villa at 21 Ariki Street in Grey Lynn, Auckland.

Due to my business being in a residential area, viewing is by appointment only. (This is a council regulation). Please don’t let this deter your visit, you are more than welcome to come and browse at your leisure.

In addition to the Grey Lynn showrooms, retail stores have been opened with Francis Hooper and Benny Castles of WORLD. The stores offer a selection of hand-picked European mid-century and antique decorative items as well as the most exclusive beauty and skincare brands from around the world.