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French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Secretary Desk w/ Brass Accents, c.1920’s

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Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Country: United States
Materials: Mahogany, Brass Accents, Original Green Felt
Period Style: French Louis XVI
Date of Manufacturer: c.1920’s
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Number of Items: 1
ID Number: 10317
Dimensions: 
47.50”H x 32.50”W x 19.25”D
Table Height: 28.25
Description: This elegant French Louis XVI–style secretary desk features a refined mahogany case enriched with hand-applied brass accents and classical proportions. A drop-front writing surface reveals a beautifully fitted interior with small drawers, cubbies, and the original green felt writing surface, adding charm and authenticity. The minimalist tambour door glides open smoothly to provide concealed storage, while fluted legs with brass collars and sabots give the piece a light, elevated presence. Perfect for a study, entryway, or bedroom, its compact scale blends gracefully into traditional, eclectic, or modern interiors. Expert craftsmanship and thoughtful detailing make this desk a standout example of early 20th-century design inspired by the timeless French neoclassical aesthetic.
Fun Historical Fact: The Louis XVI style takes its cues from late-18th-century France, when designers moved away from the curves of Rococo toward cleaner, architectural lines inspired by ancient Greece and Rome. Desks like this were often used for handwritten correspondence and record-keeping in elegant Parisian apartments and townhouses, where every piece of furniture also signaled education and refinement. By the 1920s, American cabinetmakers were reviving this neoclassical look for a new generation, pairing traditional mahogany and brass with more streamlined proportions to suit modern urban living.
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