Secretary, Louis XVI Style, With 18th-century Marquetry

Louis XVI-style secretary desk with marquetry – 18th century

A very beautiful Louis XVI-style secretary desk with a drop-leaf top, dating from the 18th century, featuring elegant marquetry made from various types of wood.

This secretary desk stands out for its magnificent geometric marquetry front, composed of veneers arranged in butterfly wings and herringbone patterns, accented by delicate contrasting wood fillets.

It is topped with a beautiful gray marble slab veined with white.

The upper section opens with a large drawer surmounting a drop-leaf top upholstered in fawn-colored leather with gilded frieze decoration.

The interior features a beautiful layout comprising six small drawers—three on each side—as well as several storage compartments and bins.

The lower section opens with two doors also decorated with beautiful herringbone marquetry.

The fluted side panels, ornate lock plates, and straight legs are characteristic of the Louis XVI style.

The sides also feature an elegant veneer decoration framed by fillets.

A very beautiful 18th-century secretary desk with harmonious proportions, showcasing fine cabinetmaking and marquetry.

Dimensions:

• Height: 143 cm
• Width: 95 cm
• Depth: 36.5 cm

Period: 18th century – Louis XVI.