20th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marquetry Secretary Chest with Marble Top

$3,050

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Place this elegant antique secrétaire à abattant in an office, study, or bedroom to bring both function and refined French style. Crafted in France circa 1920, the tall fruitwood cabinet is raised on graceful cabriole legs terminating in gilt bronze sabots, joined by a shaped apron centered with a finely cast ormolu mount. The serpentine façade is richly decorated with intricate marquetry and parquetry, featuring floral and foliate inlays framed throughout with delicate beaded bronze trim that enhances the Louis XV–inspired silhouette.
The upper section is fitted with a single frieze drawer above a fall-front secrétaire door, which opens to reveal a well-appointed interior. Inside, a series of compartments, small drawers, and a central niche provide practical organization for letters and documents, all accented with matching marquetry fronts and bronze pulls. The writing surface is lined with a black leather insert, offering a comfortable and elegant workspace, supported by its original interior mechanism.
Below, three additional drawers provide generous storage, each dressed with original scrolling bronze handles and escutcheons, maintaining visual continuity with the upper case. The cabinet is crowned with a shaped black marble top with molded edge, adding both durability and a sophisticated contrast to the warm tones of the wood.
The piece is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and presents a warm and rich walnut patina with finely preserved ormolu mounts. Complete with two keys, this refined secrétaire offers a perfect balance of decorative presence and practical use, ideal for a compact yet distinguished workspace.
Dimensions: 25″W x 15.5″D x 55″H

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