• The Pearl City Antiques Secrétaire à abattant d'époque is a late 19th-century French Louis XVI style secretary with intricate inlay, two small top drawers, a large central compartment, and lower doors adorned with dark wood and gold accents.
  • The Secrétaire à abattant d'époque French Louis XVI Style Secretary by Pearl City Antiques features intricate inlay, brass accents, and geometric designs. This elegant late 19th-century piece stands on tapered legs atop a patterned rug.
  • The Secrétaire à abattant d'époque French Louis XVI Style Secretary by Pearl City Antiques, c. late 19th century, features ornate inlays, gold accents, and two lower doors atop tapered legs—gracing a bright room with classic elegance.
  • The Secrétaire à abattant d'époque French Louis XVI Style Secretary by Pearl City Antiques, c. late 19th century, features ornate inlay and brass accents on tapered legs—a refined antique near a patterned rug, box, and bare wall.
  • The Pearl City Antiques Secrétaire à abattant d’époque French Louis XVI Style Secretary (late 19th century) has a drawer, drop-down door, and two lower doors with intricate wood grain and gold accents, standing on a patterned rug.
  • A Pearl City Antiques Secrétaire à abattant d'époque French Louis XVI Style Secretary, late 19th century, features gold accents, multiple drawers, and a fold-out writing surface. Shown with a glossy finish on a patterned rug against a plain background.
  • An open drawer with a brass pull on the Secrétaire à abattant d'époque French Louis XVI Style Secretary (late 19th c.) by Pearl City Antiques reveals its empty interior, ornate details, and another brass-handled drawer above.
  • The Pearl City Antiques Secrétaire à abattant d'époque, a French Louis XVI Style secretary from the late 19th century, features ornate brass details, three drawers with round brass handles, side doors, and stands on four tapered legs.
  • A close-up of the Secrétaire à abattant d'époque French Louis XVI Style Secretary c. Late 19th Century by Pearl City Antiques, showing ornate floral inlay, gold detailing, a central keyhole, and a polished reddish-brown finish.
  • Close-up of Pearl City Antiques’ Secrétaire à abattant d'époque French Louis XVI Style Secretary, late 19th c., with gold accents, geometric brass and black rail top, black corner spheres, gold-handled drawer, and fine inlay patterns.
  • A detailed view of the Secrétaire à abattant d'époque French Louis XVI Style Secretary by Pearl City Antiques, late 19th century, showcases an octagonal panel, gold inlay, ornate corners, and rich reddish-brown wood evoking timeless antique elegance.
  • A close-up of a Pearl City Antiques Secrétaire à abattant d'époque French Louis XVI Style Secretary (late 19th century) shows its wooden leg with brass accents and inlay, set on a patterned fringed rug over a wooden floor.
  • The Secrétaire à abattant d'époque French Louis XVI Style Secretary c. Late 19th Century by Pearl City Antiques is displayed from the back, showing two support beams, on an ornate rug among other decor and furniture.
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Secrétaire à abattant d'époque French Louis XVI Style Secretary c. Late 19th Century

Secrétaire à abattant d'époque French Louis XVI Style Secretary c. Late 19th Century

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$2,995.00 USD
$2,995.00 USD
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This Secrétaire à Abattant, crafted in the French Louis XVI style in the late 19th century, remains a striking example of neoclassical elegance and masterful craftsmanship. The rich mahogany veneers, with their beautiful, flowing grain, are complemented by intricate inlays of floral patterns in contrasting woods, which enhance the refined aesthetic of the piece. The drop-front desk opens to reveal a practical writing surface and organized compartments, making it both functional and a stunning focal point in any space.

However, due to the movement of the underlying oak base wood, the veneers on the writing surface have separated at the center. This is a common issue in antique furniture, caused by natural shifts in wood over time. The overall structure of the piece remains strong, though, and this minor imperfection is part of the history that gives the piece character. The doors below conceal additional storage, and the fluted columns and decorative brass inlays enhance its stately presence. The piece rests on delicately tapered legs, which, while well attached, are quite fragile and should be handled with care to avoid stress on their slender form.

In addition to the structural integrity of the secrétaire, the brass hardware and inlay work are in excellent condition, maintaining their original shine. Though the veneer on the writing surface shows signs of age and use, it does not detract from the overall charm and timeless appeal of this piece. Despite the delicate legs and veneer separation, this secrétaire remains an elegant addition to any room, offering both beauty and functionality with its neoclassical design and practical storage. 65h x 39w x 20d 
Knee height 32

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