Louis XVI Mahogany Secretary, Late 18th Century

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This mahogany secretary desk, dating from the Louis XVI period, is crowned with a black Louverné marble top with a … Read more This mahogany secretary desk, dating from the Louis XVI period, is crowned with a black Louverné marble top with a projecting edge, encircled by an openwork brass gallery that highlights the overall refinement and discreetly captures the light.
The frieze opens to reveal a drawer with half-round brass moldings, complete with its original working lock and drop handles. Just below, the framed drop-front, adorned with a recessed panel framed in brass, reveals its own perfectly functional period lock.

The interior is a small theater of elegance: new fir-green leather, embossed with a central motif and a gilt vignette, provides a writing surface. Above, six drawers with brass knobs and a central shelf structure the space into two symmetrical niches, ideal for organizing correspondence and small treasures.

The lower section maintains the same refined style: a double door opens onto a shelf and an internal drawer, complete with a working lock and key, offering discreet and ample storage.
The fluted half-column uprights, terminating in tapered legs topped with a collar and fitted with brass sabots, firmly anchor the piece in the pure Louis XVI tradition: balance, verticality, and understated elegance.

This late 18th-century secretary desk is a harmonious and authentic period piece, where every detail speaks to the craftsmanship of the workshops of the era. A piece that is both practical and highly decorative, ready to take its place in an interior that appreciates beautiful lines and quality materials.

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Period: Late 18th Century

Excellent condition after restoration in our workshop
Waxed finish

Dimensions:
Width: 94 cm
Depth: 40 cm
Height: 146 cm See less