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19thc French Kingwood and Marquetry Secrataire a Abattant
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19thc French Kingwood and Marquetry Secrataire a Abattant

19th century
Sold 13 June 2026 · Church Street Antiques & Interiors
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19thC French Kingwood and Marquetry Secrataire a Abattant of Bombe Form, 3 Drawers on Splayed Legs all with Ormalu Mounts - 23"w x 16"d x 52"h

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Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
132cm (51.97")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
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SA1201668
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Description
19thC French Kingwood and Marquetry Secrataire a Abattant of Bombe Form, 3 Drawers on Splayed Legs all with Ormalu Mounts - 23"w x 16"d x 52"h
Date of Manufacture

Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant to the Victorian era.

Height
132cm (51.97")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
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SA1201668
Dealers Internal Ref
7231
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A freestanding 19th-century French kingwood and marquetry secretaire a abattant featuring floral veneer motifs, gilt-metal mounts, three lower drawers, and a drop-front writing flap. SOLD13 JUN 26
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Archive I A freestanding 19th-century French kingwood and marquetry secretaire a abattant featuring floral veneer motifs, gilt-metal mounts, three lower drawers, and a drop-front writing flap. SOLD13 JUN 26

19thc French Kingwood and Marquetry Secrataire a Abattant

Archive II A freestanding 19th-century French kingwood and marquetry secretaire a abattant featuring floral veneer motifs, gilt-metal mounts, three lower drawers, and a drop-front writing flap. View II
Archive III A freestanding 19th-century French kingwood and marquetry secretaire a abattant featuring floral veneer motifs, gilt-metal mounts, three lower drawers, and a drop-front writing flap. View III
Archive IV A freestanding 19th-century French kingwood and marquetry secretaire a abattant featuring floral veneer motifs, gilt-metal mounts, three lower drawers, and a drop-front writing flap. View IV
Archive V A freestanding 19th-century French kingwood and marquetry secretaire a abattant featuring floral veneer motifs, gilt-metal mounts, three lower drawers, and a drop-front writing flap. View V
Archive VI A freestanding 19th-century French kingwood and marquetry secretaire a abattant featuring floral veneer motifs, gilt-metal mounts, three lower drawers, and a drop-front writing flap. View VI
Archive VII A freestanding 19th-century French kingwood and marquetry secretaire a abattant featuring floral veneer motifs, gilt-metal mounts, three lower drawers, and a drop-front writing flap. View VII
Archive VIII A freestanding 19th-century French kingwood and marquetry secretaire a abattant featuring floral veneer motifs, gilt-metal mounts, three lower drawers, and a drop-front writing flap. View VIII
Archive IX A freestanding 19th-century French kingwood and marquetry secretaire a abattant featuring floral veneer motifs, gilt-metal mounts, three lower drawers, and a drop-front writing flap. View IX
Archive X A freestanding 19th-century French kingwood and marquetry secretaire a abattant featuring floral veneer motifs, gilt-metal mounts, three lower drawers, and a drop-front writing flap. View X
Archive XI A freestanding 19th-century French kingwood and marquetry secretaire a abattant featuring floral veneer motifs, gilt-metal mounts, three lower drawers, and a drop-front writing flap. View XI
Archive XII A freestanding 19th-century French kingwood and marquetry secretaire a abattant featuring floral veneer motifs, gilt-metal mounts, three lower drawers, and a drop-front writing flap. View XII
Archive XIII A freestanding 19th-century French kingwood and marquetry secretaire a abattant featuring floral veneer motifs, gilt-metal mounts, three lower drawers, and a drop-front writing flap. View XIII
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A freestanding 19th-century French kingwood and marquetry secretaire a abattant featuring floral veneer motifs, gilt-metal mounts, three lower drawers, and a drop-front writing flap.
19thC French Kingwood and Marquetry Secrataire a Abattant
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A freestanding 19th-century French kingwood and marquetry secretaire a abattant featuring floral veneer motifs, gilt-metal mounts, three lower drawers, and a drop-front writing flap.
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  • ObjectDesks & Secretaires
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Antique
  • MaterialKingwood, Marquetry Veneers, Gilt-Bronze, Marble
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFloral marquetry, Gilt-bronze mounts, Drop-front writing flap, Serpentine base
  • SizeH 132 cm (52 in) x W 58 cm (23 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

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A secretaire a abattant is a tall upright cabinet featuring a drop-down writing flap that conceals a fitted interior of pigeonholes and small drawers. Originating in France during the 18th century, this form gained widespread popularity throughout the 19th century in various revival styles.

Marquetry involves the intricate application of fine wood veneers, such as kingwood, tulipwood, and walnut, cut into pictorial or geometric patterns and glued onto a carcase. Craftsmen frequently incorporated gilt-bronze or ormolu mounts to protect vulnerable corners and enhance the decorative scheme.

Authentication relies on examining construction methods, such as hand-cut dovetails on internal drawers, traditional wood movement allowances, and the quality of the veneer work. Wear patterns, hand-threaded screw fittings, and the specific composition of the secondary woods underneath the veneer also provide vital clues to the period.

Pairing an ornate wooden cabinet with minimalist surroundings creates a striking focal point that highlights the craftsmanship of the piece. Using it as a functional writing desk in a home office or living room adds warmth, texture, and historical character to modern spaces.

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels and protect the wood from direct sunlight to prevent veneer cracking and fading. Clean the surface periodically with a soft, dry cloth and apply a microcrystalline wax sparingly to nourish the finish without building up residue.
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