Antique French Abattant Secretary Carved Desk Cabinet Renaissance Louis XIII

  

Antique French Abattant Secretary Drop Front Carved Desk Cabinet Renaissance Louis III. Abattant, SO elegant and classic, and having over-the-top hand carved details!

VERY SLENDER SIZE MAKES THIS A FABULOUS CABINET FOR PLACEMENT ANYWHERE IN YOUR HOME! True abattant style with a marble top, fall front and four storage drawers. The carvings are extraordinary, with Black Forest inspired twig handle and foliate carvings on the upper drawer, and large center door featuring a French basket of fruit and flowers in the center medallion! Raised, carved beveled molding frames the center door, and full length reeded and carved posts flank the door and the lower bank of drawers Three large lower drawers each have a large dimensional carved handle with carved foliate scrolls around Lower triple beveled edge carved stepped out molding. ALWAYS A SIGN OF QUALITY, notice each side has recessed panels that are completely hand carved and trimmed with carved molding!

Inside the fall front, carved trim above the open storage and four drawers. Fall front has felt covered writing area. Quality throughout with the hand carvings and dovetailed drawers.

Heavy and strong, well built by craftsmen of the period. This is a period piece, an investment and an heirloom, to use, enjoy and pass on to generations to come! 55.5height x 28 x 16.5. All of our antiques are direct from Europe. I personally select each item for the quality, design and unique characteristics that you will always find in our distinctive inventory at Geaux Vintage Antiques! White glove service, fully insured, FOB Shreveport, delivered and placed inside your home (first floor only).

Typically 5-7 weeks, depending on your location. Free pick-up is also available at our location in Shreveport, LA. Good condition for its age, with normal signs of age, use, dings, scratches and imperfections. Separation in carved door; chipping around keyhole.

Key included, but old locks are finicky and NOT guaranteed. Geaux Vintage Antiques has a large inventory of French, English and European antique furniture, as well as an outstanding selection of antique home décor. With all that, why Geaux anywhere else?

The item "Antique French Abattant Secretary Carved Desk Cabinet Renaissance Louis XIII" is in sale since Friday, July 31, 2020. This item is in the category "Antiques\Furniture\Desks & Secretaries\1800-1899". The seller is "geauxvintagegeaux" and is located in Shreveport, Louisiana. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Region of Origin: France
• Style: Renaissance
• Depth: 16.5
• Sub-Style: French
• Material: Oak
• Width: 28
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Type: Desk
• Color: Dark Wood Tone
• Height: 55.5
• Time Period Manufactured: 1800-1899