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Early 20th Century Walnut & Leather Secretary Desk

$2,100
£1,583.27
€1,851.50
CA$2,972.35
A$3,025.85
CHF 1,742.54
MX$36,464.34
NOK 20,226.05
SEK 20,406.83
DKK 13,838.61

About the Item

The early 20th century French secretaire was made of walnut. Called secretaire en abbatant by the French, in reference to the sloping-front drop-down desk surface, this particular example features the classic leather writing mat in glorious relief on the main panel. . Below is the cabinet that houses four small drawers on the sides. Four crossed X-shaped legs provide support.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.16 in (76.6 cm)Width: 23.82 in (60.5 cm)Depth: 16.15 in (41 cm)
  • Style:
    French Provincial (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Walnut
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1726229291592

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