French Antiques

19th Century French Transitional-Style Side Cabinet

A very elegant and with a lovely colour, 19th century French Transitional-style “secretaire a abattant” / side cabinet, of small proportions in fruitwood and mahogany veneer, featuring an ingenious dual-purpose design.

The upper section compartment features two faux-book spine cabinet doors that swing open to reveal compact storage, with a retractable Desk Slide: Just below the faux books, a pull-out writing surface lined with green tooled leather can be extended to serve as a hidden desk or cocktail preparation tray.

The lower section features double doors fitted with wire mesh (chicken wire) backing, allowing a semi-transparent view of internal shelving where books or display items are stored.

Price

£1,950

Reference number

22199

Origin

France 19th century

Measurements

Height: 106cm (41.7 inches)
Width: 73cm (28.7 inches)
Depth: 35cm (13.8 inches)
79cm high (to writing slide)

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