Antique French Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Louis XV Style
Antique French Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Louis XV Style.
Direct from France, a lovely antique French carved “drop front” secretary/desk with quintessential French style from top to bottom! The ‘drop front’ or ‘slant front’ has carved French designs across the entire panel featuring classic carved French shells and scrolls. The top opens to reveal a fitted desk interior with two drawers, cubbyholes, and a large writing area supported by two pullout oak staffs tipped with round button pulls. Two full length drawers have carved panel fronts with dual brass drawer handles. Serpentine carved lower apron and carved French cabriole legs to both front and back. Solid construction, lovely oak finish and grain, dovetail drawers, well built by craftsmen of the period. Circa1920.
Measurements: 38” ht. x 38” x 19.5”. Open writing area, 32.5” x 25”. Leg clearance, approx. 27.5”.
NOTE: 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. …” with all that, why ‘Geaux’ anywhere else?” …
Condition: Good condition for its age, normal signs of age, use, dings, scratches, imperfections. Keys included, but old locks are not guaranteed; drawer locks not working. Included multiple photos should be considered as an integral part of the description.
Shipping: Due to the larger size, this item requires freight service. 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. Please contact Geaux Vintage Antiques with any questions or for more photos!