Antique French Secretaire Writing Desk

About This Piece

Vintage Design

This fine quality secretaire has a red variegated original marble top with a serpentine front.

The marble top sits on a curved shaped frieze, below which there is a fall-fronted compartment inlaid with floral marquetry decoration.

Concealed behind this fall-front is a storage area with two shelves and drawers below.

Below are three full-width drawers with serpentine fronts and inlaid with marquetry panels.

To the sides are quarter-matched walnut panels surrounded by rosewood borders.

The whole piece has been decorated with beautiful ormolu mounts and banding.

Overall a stunning piece in excellent condition, ready to place in the home.

Height: 121 cm
Width: 66 cm
Depth: 37 cm
Knee Height (with writing slope open): 73 cm

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Design Period	Before 1890
Production Period	Before 1890
Country of Manufacture	France
Style	Antique
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Restoration and Damage Details	Partially restored, Surface has been polished, The area behind the fall-front has been veneered in birds eye maple with ebony stringing lines and ebonised drawer pulls, The writing surface also benefits from a new burgundy gold embossed leather, All the locks are fully working with a key supplied.
Product Code	CTD-750202
Materials	Rosewood, Walnut, Ebony, Maple, Leather, Bronze
Color	Brown, tan, maroon, white, gold
Width	66 cm 26.0 inch
Depth	37 cm 14.6 inch
Height	121 cm 47.6 inch
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	France
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.
Returns	Returns accepted within two days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Delivery Options

Front Door Delivery: (Included in Every Order)	A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below). The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.
In-Home Delivery: (For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)	A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers. The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.

Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine every order upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damage or missing or incorrect pieces, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations of missing, damaged, or incorrect item(s) represents your acceptance of the complete order in perfect condition.