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C19th Continental Secretaire Abbattant for Restoration
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
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C19th Continental Secretaire Abbattant for Restoration

19th century
Description

A 19th century continental Abbatant - secretaire. The bureau of upright flame mahogany construction having a flared top with beaded banding below. Large fall front section top opening to reveal a fitted interior with drawers and cupboards. Bank of three drawers below with all raised on shaped supports.

Measures approx.

Height 141cm

Width 96cm

Depth 52cm.

Condition

Needs some restoration

Physical Dimensions
Height
141cm (55.51")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this Mahogany Secretaire a Abattant to the 19th Century.

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SA1044071
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Description
A 19th century continental Abbatant - secretaire. The bureau of upright flame mahogany construction having a flared top with beaded banding below. Large fall front section top opening to reveal a fitted interior with drawers and cupboards. Bank of three drawers below with all raised on shaped supports.

Measures approx.

Height 141cm

Width 96cm

Depth 52cm.

Condition

Needs some restoration

Height
141cm (55.51")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this Mahogany Secretaire a Abattant to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1044071
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
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A 19th-century Continental flame mahogany secretaire a abattant featuring a fall-front desk panel above three full-width drawers.
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Archive I A 19th-century Continental flame mahogany secretaire a abattant featuring a fall-front desk panel above three full-width drawers.

C19th continental Secretaire abbattant for restoration

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A 19th-century Continental flame mahogany secretaire a abattant featuring a fall-front desk panel above three full-width drawers.
C19th continental Secretaire abbattant for restoration
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Originating in 18th-century France, a secretaire a abattant is a tall writing cabinet featuring a hinged drop-front panel that opens to reveal an interior writing surface and fitted compartments.

These pieces were typically crafted using solid timber frameworks veneered in decorative hardwoods such as flame mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, finished with cast brass keyhole escutcheons.

Authentic period examples demonstrate hand-cut dovetail joints, solid timber backboards, original brass lock mechanisms, and hand-cut veneers aligned across the drawer fronts.

A secretaire functions as a compact home office desk or statement storage unit in living spaces, offering concealed organisation while introducing historic timber warmth to contemporary schemes.

Position the piece away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent veneer lifting, dust regularly with a soft cloth, and nourish the wood with natural beeswax polish.
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