1930s Art Déco Veneered Wood Secretary Cabinet With Multiple Compartments in Jacques Adnet Style, France

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1930s Art Déco veneered wood secretary cabinet with multiple compartments in Jacques Adnet Style, France

By: Jacques Adnet (in the … Read more 1930s Art Déco veneered wood secretary cabinet with multiple compartments in Jacques Adnet Style, France

By: Jacques Adnet (in the style of)
Material: wood, metal
Technique: carved, cast, molded, metalwork, veneer
Dimensions: 50 in x 11.5 in x 44 in
Date: early 20th century, circa 1930
Style: Art Déco, Mid-Century Modern
Place of origin: France

Defined by a striking architectural silhouette and a strong geometric rhythm, this 1930s French secretary cabinet recalls the refined modernism associated with Jacques Adnet. Crafted in wood with meticulous veneer work, the exterior reveals a subtle interplay of directional grains that enhances the clarity of form. The central drop-down panel opens to reveal a compact working surface supported by brass hardware, flanked by a system of open shelves and concealed compartments that suggest a functional approach to elegance. The side doors unveil additional vertical storage, emphasizing the piece’s modular logic and spatial efficiency.

Its composition balances symmetry with utility, lending it both sculptural presence and practical versatility within an interior. See less