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Outstanding Country French Period 1780s era Walnut Secretary Desk with Bookcase
$5,750
£4,378.50
€5,041.73
CA$8,148.26
A$8,764.61
CHF 4,684.06
MX$103,309.84
NOK 59,055.08
SEK 53,987.55
DKK 37,670.24
About the Item
This outstanding Country French walnut secretary desk with bookcase, dating to the 1780s, is an exceptional example of 18th-century craftsmanship and provincial elegance. Constructed from solid walnut, the piece features a tall and graceful silhouette, crowned with a gently arched cornice that adds architectural refinement. The upper bookcase boasts paneled doors with classic molded detailing, opening to reveal ample shelving for books, documents, or treasured objects. Below, the fall-front writing surface drops down to create a functional desk, with interior compartments designed for organization and daily use.
The lower case includes three deep drawers with original brass hardware, offering additional storage while maintaining the balance and symmetry of the design. The warm walnut patina, built up over centuries, reflects both durability and timeless beauty, enhancing the natural grain and character of the wood.
This secretary with bookcase is not only a functional piece of furniture but also a statement of history and French provincial style. It adapts effortlessly to antique-inspired interiors, adds a layer of sophistication to Hollywood Regency spaces, and can even serve as a bold contrast in sleek mid-century modern settings. Rare and authentic, this period French secretary is a true heirloom-quality piece.
Measures 91.75 tall x 50.25 wide x 22.5 deep. ATTTTOM
- Dimensions:Height: 91.75 in (233.05 cm)Width: 50.25 in (127.64 cm)Depth: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)
- Style:French Provincial (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1780-1789
- Date of Manufacture:1780
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. This piece is made of solid walnut with brass hardware. The piece shows signs of age and use and wormholes which collectors of antique know are normal and show testimony of age and time.
- Seller Location:Swedesboro, NJ
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2091344308362
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