19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretary Desk, Secretaire À Abattant

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This handsome piece is a 19th century Louis Philippe Secretary, or in French, a secretaire à abattant. This secretary with … Read more This handsome piece is a 19th century Louis Philippe Secretary, or in French, a secretaire à abattant. This secretary with fall-front desk is crafted from French oak with beautifully book-matched figured mahogany veneer.

An ogee drawer is concealed in the cornice (beneath the marble top). Just below, the desktop opens to reveal a leather writing surface with gold tooled detailing at the perimeter. Inside, there are six small drawers for storing your most prized possessions. You can use the original skeleton key and antique French lock to secure your belongings.

Below, open the pair of cabinet doors to reveal three additional hand-dovetailed drawers which provide ample storage space, and a fourth drawer concealed in the bottom skirting. This secretary features an original black Sainte Anne marble top, and rests on ogee feet.

We think that this piece would make a lovely addition to a library or study, and would be equally well-suited as a correspondence desk in a bedroom or sitting room. See less