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Antique French Provincial Louis XV, Carved Secretary Cabinet w/ Mirrored Doors
$2,750
£2,103.27
€2,406.98
CA$3,914
A$4,237.73
CHF 2,253
MX$51,109.91
NOK 28,332.80
SEK 26,414.24
DKK 17,977.10
About the Item
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Fruitwood, New Glass Mirrors
This antique French Provincial secretary cabinet, dating to the 1890s, carries the spirit of the old world in both form and function. Inspired by the opulence of Louis XV design, it was crafted for households that desired the elegance of Parisian Rococo while living in the French countryside, where practicality remained essential. In its time, the mirrored doors would have reflected candlelight and expanded the sense of space in a modest provincial home, while the drop-front desk served as the central place for writing letters, keeping accounts, and tucking away important papers in its small inner drawers. The lower cabinet stored household necessities, and the entire piece was cleverly built as a two-part construction so it could be more easily moved from one generation’s home to the next. Today, its timeworn fruitwood surface, graceful carvings, and hand-finished details speak to centuries of use, reminding us that furniture once held not only function but also the memory of family life lived around it.
Fun Historical Fact: During the 19th century, mirrored furniture like this was prized not just for beauty but also for practicality—before electricity, mirrors helped amplify natural light and candlelight, making homes appear brighter and more welcoming
- Dimensions:Height: 87.5 in (222.25 cm)Width: 39.5 in (100.33 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
- Style:French Provincial (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:c.1890’s
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- Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3014346688812
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