Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Secretary Cabinet, 1890s

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Beautiful walnut secretary from the 19th century, it has a top drawer with a key, it also has a central … Read more Beautiful walnut secretary from the 19th century, it has a top drawer with a key, it also has a central folding door that hides three drawers (2 small and one larger) when opened, and a leather-upholstered desk. It is newly restored and cured against moths. An opportunity not to be missed.
This elegant antique fruitwood "Secretaire a Abattant" was made in France, circa 1890; tall secretary desk with classic straight lines features a shaped top over a frieze drawer. The front opens to reveal a fully equipped lemongrass interior theater decorated with three working drawers and a wide-open niche for books and letters. The writing surface is upholstered with a black leather cover. The bottom has three drawers for additional storage. The desk is in excellent condition and has a rich walnut patina; It would be a useful addition to a small library or study, because it can be quickly folded down to create more space. Two original keys included. See less