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The secretary desk is a faithful reproduction in the french country style, whose design language is based on 18th-century furniture. …
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The secretary desk is a faithful reproduction in the french country style, whose design language is based on 18th-century furniture. The curved front, the curved legs, and the restrained carving create a clearly proportioned, harmonious overall impression. Historical context: the secretary desk (french: secrétaire) developed as a writing desk for private use, combining a writing surface and storage space in a compact unit. In the french country style, whose forms date back to the 18th century, this type of furniture was common in living and working spaces and served for handling correspondence as well as the organized storage of papers and personal belongings. The curved construction and the handcrafted design were characteristic of a bourgeois and rural interior culture. Design: french country style with hints of louis xv design: curved cabriole legs, a centrally placed shell or rocaille carving on the apron, profiled and curved drawer fronts, and relief brass fittings in the rococo style. The lines are consistently curved, while the overall structure remains calm and symmetrical. Function: historically, the secretary desk primarily served for written correspondence and document storage. Today, it is suitable as a writing and workspace, as a storage unit in the living room, office, or hallway, and as a functional statement piece with decorative appeal. Dimensions: h 95 × w 84 × d 47 cm, writing height 77 cm. Material and condition: made of cherry (merisier). This is a high-quality, faithful reproduction. The secretary desk is well-preserved and shows minor signs of use on the surface and edges. It has been inspected and repaired by kastellan; its structural integrity has been verified, and it is stable and fully functional. The original key is included.
up to 250v (europe/uk standard).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise.
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- Dimensions
- 33.07ʺW × 18.5ʺD × 37.4ʺL
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Cherry Wood
- Condition
- Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Good — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal … moreGood — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal upholstery defects, or visible repairs. less
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