A beautifully made French marquetry secrétaire cabinet, dating from around 1880, richly decorated and full of late-19th-century Parisian elegance. The façade is adorned with intricate floral and scrolling marquetry, executed in contrasting veneers that create depth, warmth, and a refined decorative rhythm across the drawers and fall-front featuring an ornate locking key.
The cabinet is framed with fine ormolu mounts—crisp, gilded bronze embellishments to the corners, escutcheons, and feet—adding a luxurious highlight to the richly figured wood. The proportions are balanced and architectural, with a marble top completing the piece and giving it both practicality and grandeur.
A highly decorative and functional piece, ideal for a hallway, study, or drawing room. Opening the fall-front reveals a beautifully preserved purple velvet writing surface, rich in colour and wonderfully tactile. The velvet adds a luxurious contrast to the marquetry exterior, giving the interior a jewel-box q
...uality typical of late 19th-century French cabinetry.
Within the fitted interior sit a series of small drawers, each finished with delicate ormolu handles. The gilt metalwork is finely cast, adding a touch of refinement and sparkle against the darker wood. These drawers provide practical storage for correspondence, stationery, or personal items while showcasing the cabinetmaker’s attention to detail.
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Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1219569
Dateline of this antique is 1880
Height is 142cm (55.9inches)Width is 67cm (26.4inches)Depth is 39cm (15.4inches)
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