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Secretaire / Writing Cabinet
Wilsford Antiques
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Secretaire / Writing Cabinet

1900 - 1920
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Gorgeous secretaire in a green-painted finish with elegant gilded details. The upper section features a profiled front and double doors with ribbed glass, while the lower section offers a slanted flap, smaller rear drawers with a hide, and three spacious pull-out drawers. Dimensions: approximately 106 cm in length, 55 cm in depth, and 200 cm in total height. Included is a matching chair with an upholstered seat, seat height of about 44 cm, and back height of about 98 cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
200cm (78.74")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

Wilsford Antiques has dated this Green Secretaire Writing Cabinet to the 1920s.

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SA1202586
Dealers Internal Reference
R-0192
Description
Gorgeous secretaire in a green-painted finish with elegant gilded details.
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The upper section features a profiled front and double doors with ribbed glass, while the lower section offers a slanted flap, smaller rear drawers with a hide, and three spacious pull-out drawers.
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Dimensions: approximately 106 cm in length, 55 cm in depth, and 200 cm in total height. Included is a matching chair with an upholstered seat, seat height of about 44 cm, and back height of about 98 cm.

Height
200cm (78.74")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

Wilsford Antiques has dated this Green Secretaire Writing Cabinet to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1202586
Dealers Internal Ref
R-0192
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A green painted secretaire writing cabinet featuring an arched glazed upper display section, a fall-front desk revealing fitted compartments, three lower drawers with brass handles, and a matching upholstered chair.
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Archive I A green painted secretaire writing cabinet featuring an arched glazed upper display section, a fall-front desk revealing fitted compartments, three lower drawers with brass handles, and a matching upholstered chair.

Secretaire / Writing Cabinet

Archive II A green painted secretaire writing cabinet featuring an arched glazed upper display section, a fall-front desk revealing fitted compartments, three lower drawers with brass handles, and a matching upholstered chair. View II
Archive III A green painted secretaire writing cabinet featuring an arched glazed upper display section, a fall-front desk revealing fitted compartments, three lower drawers with brass handles, and a matching upholstered chair. View III
Archive IV A green painted secretaire writing cabinet featuring an arched glazed upper display section, a fall-front desk revealing fitted compartments, three lower drawers with brass handles, and a matching upholstered chair. View IV
Archive V A green painted secretaire writing cabinet featuring an arched glazed upper display section, a fall-front desk revealing fitted compartments, three lower drawers with brass handles, and a matching upholstered chair. View V
Archive VI A green painted secretaire writing cabinet featuring an arched glazed upper display section, a fall-front desk revealing fitted compartments, three lower drawers with brass handles, and a matching upholstered chair. View VI
Archive VII A green painted secretaire writing cabinet featuring an arched glazed upper display section, a fall-front desk revealing fitted compartments, three lower drawers with brass handles, and a matching upholstered chair. View VII
Archive VIII A green painted secretaire writing cabinet featuring an arched glazed upper display section, a fall-front desk revealing fitted compartments, three lower drawers with brass handles, and a matching upholstered chair. View VIII
Archive IX A green painted secretaire writing cabinet featuring an arched glazed upper display section, a fall-front desk revealing fitted compartments, three lower drawers with brass handles, and a matching upholstered chair. View IX
Archive X A green painted secretaire writing cabinet featuring an arched glazed upper display section, a fall-front desk revealing fitted compartments, three lower drawers with brass handles, and a matching upholstered chair. View X
Archive XI A green painted secretaire writing cabinet featuring an arched glazed upper display section, a fall-front desk revealing fitted compartments, three lower drawers with brass handles, and a matching upholstered chair. View XI
Archive XII A green painted secretaire writing cabinet featuring an arched glazed upper display section, a fall-front desk revealing fitted compartments, three lower drawers with brass handles, and a matching upholstered chair. View XII
Archive XIII A green painted secretaire writing cabinet featuring an arched glazed upper display section, a fall-front desk revealing fitted compartments, three lower drawers with brass handles, and a matching upholstered chair. View XIII
Archive XIV A green painted secretaire writing cabinet featuring an arched glazed upper display section, a fall-front desk revealing fitted compartments, three lower drawers with brass handles, and a matching upholstered chair. View XIV
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Wilsford Antiques

Wilsford Antiques
Telephone 07598 943763
Location
Unit 2B
Dean Farm
Wallop Business Park
Bent St.
Nether Wallop
Stockbridge
SO20 8EJ
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wilsfordantiques
Verified Since Jul 2024
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Wilsford Antiques
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Location: Unit 2B, Dean Farm, Wallop Business Park, Bent St., Nether Wallop, Stockbridge, SO20 8EJ, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
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A green painted secretaire writing cabinet featuring an arched glazed upper display section, a fall-front desk revealing fitted compartments, three lower drawers with brass handles, and a matching upholstered chair.
Secretaire / Writing Cabinet
Ref: SA1202586
A green painted secretaire writing cabinet featuring an arched glazed upper display section, a fall-front desk revealing fitted compartments, three lower drawers with brass handles, and a matching upholstered chair.
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A secretaire writing cabinet, also known as a bureau bookcase, is a multi-functional piece of furniture combining an upper display or storage cabinet with a drop-front writing desk and lower drawers. Originating in the 18th century across Europe, these units provided a compact workspace alongside secure storage for manuscripts and correspondence.

Historical secretaire cabinets were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, alongside softwoods like pine for painted finishes. Construction methods featured hand-cut dovetail joints, glazed door panelling, carved pediments, and cast brass ironmongery.

Authentic period pieces display hand-carved joinery details, such as irregular dovetails on drawer linings, and brass fittings showing natural patina or oxidisation. Examining the rear panels often reveals hand-sawn timber boards and age-appropriate wear around hinges and drop-front supports.

A painted secretaire functions as a focal point in a home office, dining room, or living space, offering integrated storage and hidden desk space. Styling the glazed upper shelves with ceramics or glassware balances the visual weight of the lower drawers while maintaining functional workspace accessibility.

Dust painted surfaces regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical sprays that may degrade the painted finish. Keep the cabinet away from direct sunlight and strong heat sources to prevent timber movement, warping, or cracking of the paint layer.
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