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French Louis Philippe Secretaire Cabinet Desk Birds-eye Maple Biedermeier
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£5,800
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French Louis Philippe Secretaire Cabinet Desk Birds-eye Maple Biedermeier

18th century
Description

Fine French Louis Philippe secretaire cabinet veneered in beautifully figured bird’s-eye maple

The two upper doors open to reveal a fitted interior with numerous small drawers, shelves and storage compartments

Has a refined Biedermeier style look to the design

The fall front opens to form a generous writing surface inset with tooled black leather

Three full-width drawers below provide useful additional storage

Decorated with carved floral mounts, turned side columns and architectural finials

French origin

Circa 1840

Offered in great shape

Will ship to anywhere in the world - including the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Dimensions are in inches (CM)

Width x Depth x Height

70.9 (180) x 20.5 (52) x 71.7 (182) RS

Physical Dimensions
Height
182cm (71.65")
Width
180cm (70.87")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Louis Philippe Secretaire Desk to the 18th Century.

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SA1236834
Description
Fine French Louis Philippe secretaire cabinet veneered in beautifully figured bird’s-eye maple
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The two upper doors open to reveal a fitted interior with numerous small drawers, shelves and storage compartments.
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fig 1. A tall 19th-century French Louis Philippe secretaire desk featuring figured birds-eye maple veneer, carved wooden handles, upper cabinet doors, and finials on top.
fig 1. French Louis Philippe Secretaire Cabinet Desk Birds-eye Maple Biedermeier

Has a refined Biedermeier style look to the design

The fall front opens to form a generous writing surface inset with tooled black leather

Three full-width drawers below provide useful additional storage

fig 2. A tall 19th-century French Louis Philippe secretaire desk featuring figured birds-eye maple veneer, carved wooden handles, upper cabinet doors, and finials on top.
fig 2. French Louis Philippe Secretaire Cabinet Desk Birds-eye Maple Biedermeier

Decorated with carved floral mounts, turned side columns and architectural finials

French origin

Circa 1840

Offered in great shape

Will ship to anywhere in the world - including the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Dimensions are in inches (CM)

Width x Depth x Height

70.9 (180) x 20.5 (52) x 71.7 (182) RS

Height
182cm (71.65")
Width
180cm (70.87")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Louis Philippe Secretaire Desk to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236834
Canonbury Antiques
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London UK antiques & decorative arts - ships globally

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Archive I A tall 19th-century French Louis Philippe secretaire desk featuring figured birds-eye maple veneer, carved wooden handles, upper cabinet doors, and finials on top.

French Louis Philippe Secretaire Cabinet Desk Birds-eye Maple Biedermeier

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A tall 19th-century French Louis Philippe secretaire desk featuring figured birds-eye maple veneer, carved wooden handles, upper cabinet doors, and finials on top.
French Louis Philippe Secretaire Cabinet Desk Birds-Eye Maple Biedermeier
Ref: SA1236834
A tall 19th-century French Louis Philippe secretaire desk featuring figured birds-eye maple veneer, carved wooden handles, upper cabinet doors, and finials on top.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSecretaire Desks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleLouis Philippe
  • MaterialMaple Veneer, Walnut, Brass
  • ColourGolden Brown
  • MotifsBirds-eye veneer, Carved escutcheons, Turned finials, Plinth base
  • SizeH 182 cm (72 in) x W 180 cm (71 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

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Originating in 19th-century France during the reign of King Louis Philippe, these desks combine classical lines with functional elegance, often featuring drop-front writing surfaces and concealed interior drawers.

Craftsmen utilised high-grade hardwoods such as walnut, maple, and mahogany, frequently applying rich burr or birds-eye veneers over solid oak or pine carcasses.

Look for hand-dovetailed drawer joints, hand-planed back panels, original mortise lock mechanisms, and natural patina or minor shrinkage lines in the wood veneer.

Position the piece as a focal point in a home office, hallway, or living room, pairing its rich wood grain with minimalist contemporary lighting and simple ceramic accessories.

Keep the item away from direct heat sources and sunlight, dust regularly with a soft dry cloth, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually to nourish the wood.
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