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19th Century Louis XVI Floral Marquetry Writing Cabinet or Lady's Secrétaire
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19th Century Louis XVI Floral and Musical Instruments Marquetry Writing Cabinet or Lady's Secrétaire, also called "Bonheur du Jour"
A 19th century bonheur du jour writing cabinet or small lady's secrétaire in the form of a casket, with a pagoda shaped top and a fallfront front. Opening the front reveals a writing surface and bringing to light two small drawers, one long drawer and a shelf. Supported by a plinth drawer on four cabriole legs with gilt-bronze sabots. The front of the secrétaire is set with an elaborate marquetry displaying an oval medaillon featuring musical instruments and extensive scrollwork. The secrétaire is surmounted with a finely chased gilt-bronze gallery and gilt-bronze mounts on the canted corners featuring ram's heads.
The writing cabinet / fallfront desk or sécretaire is an example of the significance of writing in 19th century France. Despite of its small size it offers a lot of storage space and is highly decorative piece of antique furniture not only for a classical, but also for a modern ambiance.
- Dimensions:Height: 53.55 in (136 cm)Width: 25.6 in (65 cm)Depth: 14.97 in (38 cm)
- Style:Napoleon III (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Late 19th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. french polish refreshed.
- Seller Location:Berlin, DE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1027415447182
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