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Decorative French Marquetry Inlaid Walnut Secretaire-a’abbant
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Decorative French Marquetry Inlaid Walnut Secretaire-a’abbant

19th century
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Circa 1880 Decorative French marquetry inlaid walnut secretaire-a’abbant. Surmounted by a serpentine fronted variegated pink and white marble top above a marquetry inlaid frieze with cast brass banding. The bombe secretaire front with detailed marquetry inlay drops down to reveal a fitted interior with burr elm lining and banks of inlay drawers and a felt writing surface. Beneath are 3 serpentine front drawers with rococo escutcheons. With further marquetry panels to the side and supported on cabriole feet with brass sabots.

Physical Dimensions
Height
132cm (51.97")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this French Marquetry Secretaire Abattant to the 1880s.

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SA1124410
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Circa 1880 Decorative French marquetry inlaid walnut secretaire-a’abbant.
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Surmounted by a serpentine fronted variegated pink and white marble top above a marquetry inlaid frieze with cast brass banding.
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The bombe secretaire front with detailed marquetry inlay drops down to reveal a fitted interior with burr elm lining and banks of inlay drawers and a felt writing surface. Beneath are 3 serpentine front drawers with rococo escutcheons. With further marquetry panels to the side and supported on cabriole feet with brass sabots.

Height
132cm (51.97")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this French Marquetry Secretaire Abattant to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1124410
Dealers Internal Ref
0186
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A tall French walnut secretaire a abattant featuring floral marquetry inlay, gilt-bronze mounts, three lower drawers, cabriole legs, and a shaped marble top.
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Archive I A tall French walnut secretaire a abattant featuring floral marquetry inlay, gilt-bronze mounts, three lower drawers, cabriole legs, and a shaped marble top.

Decorative French Marquetry Inlaid Walnut Secretaire-a’abbant

Archive II A tall French walnut secretaire a abattant featuring floral marquetry inlay, gilt-bronze mounts, three lower drawers, cabriole legs, and a shaped marble top. View II
Archive III A tall French walnut secretaire a abattant featuring floral marquetry inlay, gilt-bronze mounts, three lower drawers, cabriole legs, and a shaped marble top. View III
Archive IV A tall French walnut secretaire a abattant featuring floral marquetry inlay, gilt-bronze mounts, three lower drawers, cabriole legs, and a shaped marble top. View IV
Archive V A tall French walnut secretaire a abattant featuring floral marquetry inlay, gilt-bronze mounts, three lower drawers, cabriole legs, and a shaped marble top. View V
Archive VI A tall French walnut secretaire a abattant featuring floral marquetry inlay, gilt-bronze mounts, three lower drawers, cabriole legs, and a shaped marble top. View VI
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Archive XV A tall French walnut secretaire a abattant featuring floral marquetry inlay, gilt-bronze mounts, three lower drawers, cabriole legs, and a shaped marble top. View XV
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A tall French walnut secretaire a abattant featuring floral marquetry inlay, gilt-bronze mounts, three lower drawers, cabriole legs, and a shaped marble top.
Decorative French Marquetry Inlaid Walnut Secretaire-A’abbant
Ref: SA1124410
A tall French walnut secretaire a abattant featuring floral marquetry inlay, gilt-bronze mounts, three lower drawers, cabriole legs, and a shaped marble top.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSecretaires
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Rococo Revival
  • MaterialWalnut, Marble, Bronze, Wood Veneer
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFloral marquetry, Cabriole legs, Ormolu mounts, Shaped marble top
  • SizeH 132 cm (52 in) x W 68 cm (27 in) x D 32 cm (13 in)

This French Rococo Revival secretaire-a-abattant from 1880 is fashioned from walnut with a warm brown wood veneer, topped with a serpentine variegated pink and white marble slab, and accented with gilt-bronze ormolu mounts and cast brass banding. Elaborate floral marquetry adorns the drop-down front, the three lower serpentine drawers, the frieze, and the sides, complemented by rococo escutcheons, cast keyhole hardware, and sabots on the cabriole legs. The piece measures 132 cm high, 68 cm wide, and 32 cm deep. Suitable for a drawing room, study, or hallway, this upright cabinet provides a sophisticated surface for display alongside concealed storage. The drop-down front opens to reveal a fitted interior complete with banks of inlaid drawers and a felt writing surface. Supported on slender cabriole feet, it brings traditional French chateau character and functional antique storage to contemporary interiors.

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A secretaire a abattant is a tall French writing cabinet characterised by a hinged fall-front door that opens to reveal an interior writing surface and small drawers, positioned above a series of lower drawers or cupboards.

These cabinets are typically constructed using hardwoods such as walnut, kingwood, or tulipwood, decorated with fine wood veneers in floral or geometric patterns, complemented by cast gilt-bronze mounts and topped with a marble slab.

Authentic period pieces showcase hand-cut dovetail joinery, original iron locks, hand-sawn secondary timbers, and finely chased gilt-bronze mounts that align precisely with the contours of the cabriole legs and frame.

A tall French secretaire functions as a statement accent when positioned against neutral walls in a hallway, bedroom alcove, or living area, pairing well with contemporary lighting or clean-lined artwork to balance the detailed woodwork.

Clean surfaces using a soft, dry cloth and apply a quality microcrystalline wax sparingly to protect the wood veneers. Keep the furniture away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent veneer lifting.
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