Worldwide Insured Shipping
Hand-Restored in our Atelier
Professional Custom Crating
Worldwide Insured Shipping
Hand-Restored in our Atelier
Professional Custom Crating
€5.800
An exceptional French secrétaire à abattant dating to circa 1780, executed in the refined Louis XVI style. The piece presents an elegant architectural form and reflects the highest standards of 18th-century cabinetmaking.
Due to the unique dimensions and fragility of our antiques, shipping costs are calculated individually based on the specific piece and your final destination. To guarantee safe worldwide transit, every item is meticulously secured in a custom-built wooden crate, crafted in our own workshop. We invite you to watch our custom crating video to see exactly how we pack and protect our pieces. [Read more and watch the video on our Shipping Page]
We guarantee the absolute authenticity of all our pieces. Each item in our collection is rigorously vetted by our experts for historical accuracy, period-correct materials, and traditional craftsmanship.
An exceptional French secrétaire à abattant dating to circa 1780, executed in the refined Louis XVI style. The piece presents an elegant architectural form and reflects the highest standards of 18th-century cabinetmaking.
The exterior is richly decorated with intricate marquetry in rosewood, palisander, and various fruitwoods, arranged in precise geometric compositions. The carcass is constructed in solid oak, typical for fine French furniture of the period.
The fall-front opens to reveal a carefully arranged interior with multiple drawers and a central architectural compartment. The cabinet also features a concealed secret compartment hidden beneath one of the drawers, demonstrating the sophistication and ingenuity of period craftsmanship. The writing surface is fitted with leather.
The lower section is enclosed by a pair of doors, also adorned with refined marquetry. The piece is surmounted by a marble top and complemented by finely crafted bronze hardware.
A rare and highly decorative example of Louis XVI furniture, combining elegance, functionality, and exceptional artisanal quality.
