Secretaire veneered in rosewood and inlaid with different woods, France, late 18th century. The body is entirely veneered with herringbone panels within frames inlaid with Greek fretwork. On the front, two doors and a door that opens onto four compartments and six small drawers. Under the top, a drawer. Inlaid pilaster strips and truncated pyramid feet with metal shoes. Marble top.
156x81x41 cm
2021.143.680
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