Louis XVI-style Folding-top Secretary Desk With Marquetry – 19th Century

Louis XVI drop-front secretary desk, made of veneered wood and inlaid with various types of wood.

The front features an elegant fluted design, centered around an oval medallion with floral marquetry, accented by moldings and spandrels with geometric motifs.

It opens with a drawer at the top, followed by a drop-down panel upholstered in brown leather with gold filigree decoration, revealing an architecturally designed interior with six drawers and several storage compartments.

The lower section opens with two doors, also decorated with scrollwork and marquetry fillets.

Straight side posts, tapered legs, lock plates decorated with ribbons, and a white marble top.

A piece featuring beautifully balanced proportions and interesting cabinetmaking work.

Shows signs of use, with traces of age, wear, and minor damage to the veneer. The interior leather has scratches and signs of use.