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French Art Deco Secretaire 1940s
The Design Gallery
for sale €2,750     $2,985
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French Art Deco Secretaire 1940s

1940 - 1960
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This piece is in our Summer Sale: now £2350. The full ticket price was £2650.

Stylish and practical French Art Deco Secretaire in rosewood, early 1940s. A Parisian piece in the manner of the celebrated designer Andre Arbus. Blonde satinwood interior. Fine condition.

The drop down shelf is wide and deep enough to comfortably accommodate a laptop - it measures width 78cm, depth 51.5cm.

At The Design Gallery we have specialised in fine quality Art Deco for 23 years. This piece can be viewed in the Kent Showroom and Warehouse near Lingfield, Surrey; East Grinstead, West Sussex; and Edenbridge, Kent. We are widely experienced in UK and International shipping. 01959 561234; john@thedesigngallery.com

You can visit the Kent Showroom and Warehouse on Fridays and Saturdays, no appointment needed. Other days are usually available by arrangement.

Please enquire for UK and international shipping.

Physical Dimensions
Height
136cm (53.54")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

The Design Gallery has dated this French Art Deco Secretaire to the 1950s.

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SA1126429
Dealers Internal Reference
French Secretaire Arbus
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Specialists in Arts and Crafts Movement + Art Deco for 23 years, with a large showroom in Kent. Widely experienced in international shipping.

Description
This piece is in our Summer Sale: now £2350. The full ticket price was £2650.

Stylish and practical French Art Deco Secretaire in rosewood, early 1940s. A Parisian piece in the manner of the celebrated designer Andre Arbus. Blonde satinwood interior. Fine condition.

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The drop down shelf is wide and deep enough to comfortably accommodate a laptop - it measures width 78cm, depth 51.
The Design Gallery

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fig 1. A French Art Deco dark wood secretaire cabinet featuring a drop-front upper compartment and three drawers with turned timber knobs.
fig 1. French Art Deco Secretaire 1940s

At The Design Gallery we have specialised in fine quality Art Deco for 23 years. This piece can be viewed in the Kent Showroom and Warehouse near Lingfield, Surrey; East Grinstead, West Sussex; and Edenbridge, Kent. We are widely experienced in UK and International shipping. 01959 561234; john@thedesigngallery.com

You can visit the Kent Showroom and Warehouse on Fridays and Saturdays, no appointment needed. Other days are usually available by arrangement.

Please enquire for UK and international shipping.

Height
136cm (53.54")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

The Design Gallery has dated this French Art Deco Secretaire to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1126429
Dealers Internal Ref
French Secretaire Arbus
The Design Gallery
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2024

Specialists in 19th and 20th century design

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A French Art Deco dark wood secretaire cabinet featuring a drop-front upper compartment and three drawers with turned timber knobs.
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Archive I A French Art Deco dark wood secretaire cabinet featuring a drop-front upper compartment and three drawers with turned timber knobs.

French Art Deco Secretaire 1940s

Archive II A French Art Deco dark wood secretaire cabinet featuring a drop-front upper compartment and three drawers with turned timber knobs. View II
Archive III A French Art Deco dark wood secretaire cabinet featuring a drop-front upper compartment and three drawers with turned timber knobs. View III
Archive IV A French Art Deco dark wood secretaire cabinet featuring a drop-front upper compartment and three drawers with turned timber knobs. View IV
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The Design Gallery
Telephone 01959 561234 or 07785 503044
Location
Unit 1B Starborough Farm
Starborough Road
Marsh Green
Edenbridge
Kent
TN8 5RB
United Kingdom

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Fridays, Saturdays and bank holidays: 10am to 5pm

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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/desgallery
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The Design Gallery
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Location: Unit 1B Starborough Farm, Starborough Road, Marsh Green, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 5RB, United Kingdom, , Opening Hours:, Fridays, Saturdays and bank holidays: 10am to 5pm, , Other days by appointment.
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A French Art Deco dark wood secretaire cabinet featuring a drop-front upper compartment and three drawers with turned timber knobs.
French Art Deco Secretaire 1940s
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A French Art Deco dark wood secretaire cabinet featuring a drop-front upper compartment and three drawers with turned timber knobs.
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Furniture from this period blends late Art Deco geometric forms with classic French cabinetmaking traditions, featuring rich timber veneers, streamlined contours, and solid architectural bases.

These pieces typically feature solid wood carcass construction faced with high-grade veneers such as rosewood, walnut, or mahogany, alongside brass locks and hand-turned timber handles.

Authentic examples feature precise dovetailed drawer joints, sturdy counterweighted or brass flap hinges, original lock escutcheon plates, and characteristically curved framing or stepped profile mouldings.

Position the cabinet against a neutral wall in a study, hallway, or living space to serve as a compact desk that conceals stationery and electronics when closed.

Dust regularly using a soft microfibre cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish along the grain twice a year, keeping the furniture away from direct heat sources and sunlight to protect the lacquer finish.
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