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A French Ormolu-mounted Tulipwood, Fruitwood and Parquetry Secrétaire À Abattant by Millet
H & H Gallery
for sale €40,950     $44,450
£35,000
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A French Ormolu-mounted Tulipwood, Fruitwood and Parquetry Secrétaire À Abattant by Millet

19th century
For Sale by H & H Gallery
Description

The brèche d'Alep marble top above a long frieze drawer, the hinged fall front with gilt-tooled brown leather writing-surface, the fitted interior with four open compartments and a long drawer, above two cupboard doors, the interior with one shelf, on spreading foliate feet, the gilt-bronze banding to the left side signed Millet à Paris.

Dimensions: H: 160 cm, W: 104 cm, D: 46 cm

Condition: Very Good

Physical Dimensions
Height
160cm (62.99")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

H & H Gallery has dated this French Parquetry Secretaire Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA773814
Dealers Internal Reference
HHGE 8169
Description
The brèche d'Alep marble top above a long frieze drawer, the hinged fall front with gilt-tooled brown leather writing-surface, the fitted interior with four open compartments and a long drawer, above two cupboard doors, the interior with one shelf, on spreading foliate feet, the gilt-bronze banding to the left side signed Millet à Paris.

Dimensions: H: 160 cm, W: 104 cm, D: 46 cm

Condition: Very Good

Height
160cm (62.99")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

H & H Gallery has dated this French Parquetry Secretaire Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA773814
Dealers Internal Ref
HHGE 8169
H & H Gallery
H & H Gallery
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A French Louis XVI style parquetry secretaire a abattant featuring a drop-front writing flap, lower cupboard doors, gilt-bronze mounts, and a marble top.
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Archive I A French Louis XVI style parquetry secretaire a abattant featuring a drop-front writing flap, lower cupboard doors, gilt-bronze mounts, and a marble top.

A French Ormolu-mounted Tulipwood, Fruitwood and Parquetry Secrétaire À Abattant by Millet

Archive II A French Louis XVI style parquetry secretaire a abattant featuring a drop-front writing flap, lower cupboard doors, gilt-bronze mounts, and a marble top. View II
Archive III A French Louis XVI style parquetry secretaire a abattant featuring a drop-front writing flap, lower cupboard doors, gilt-bronze mounts, and a marble top. View III
Archive IV A French Louis XVI style parquetry secretaire a abattant featuring a drop-front writing flap, lower cupboard doors, gilt-bronze mounts, and a marble top. View IV
Archive V A French Louis XVI style parquetry secretaire a abattant featuring a drop-front writing flap, lower cupboard doors, gilt-bronze mounts, and a marble top. View V
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A French Louis XVI style parquetry secretaire a abattant featuring a drop-front writing flap, lower cupboard doors, gilt-bronze mounts, and a marble top.
A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED TULIPWOOD, FRUITWOOD AND PARQUETRY SECRÉTAIRE À ABATTANT BY MILLET
Ref: SA773814
A French Louis XVI style parquetry secretaire a abattant featuring a drop-front writing flap, lower cupboard doors, gilt-bronze mounts, and a marble top.
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A secretaire a abattant is a tall French writing cabinet featuring a hinged fall-front flap that lowers horizontally to form a writing surface. The interior houses small drawers and compartments, while the lower section typically consists of a two-door cupboard or drawers, finished with a marble top surface.

French cabinetmakers utilised fine wood veneers such as tulipwood, kingwood, and fruitwood to construct geometric parquetry patterns. These pieces were built over solid timber carcases, embellished with cast gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts, and topped with thick slabs of marble.

Authentic 18th and 19th-century pieces often feature maker stamps, such as those from noted Parisian ateliers like Maison Millet, impressed directly onto the wooden frame or carcass. Additional indicators include hand-dovetailed drawer construction, heavy cast gilt-bronze mounts, and precise veneer joinery.

A tall drop-front secretaire serves as a functional workspace or visual focal point within a study, drawing room, or hallway. Its vertical proportions conserve floor space while providing structured storage and architectural detail to contemporary settings.

Maintain a stable room humidity to prevent the wood veneer and parquetry from lifting or shrinking. Dust surfaces gently with a soft dry cloth, avoid harsh chemical cleansers on ormolu mounts, and position the cabinet away from direct sunlight or direct heat sources.
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