Tables & Desks
Antique Black Lacquer Secretary Desk
$350.00Description
This charming antique secretary desk features the graceful cabriole legs and serpentine silhouette characteristic of 18th- and early 19th-century European and American furniture traditions. The enclosed slant-front design, fitted with a brass keyhole escutcheon, speaks to an era when personal correspondence and private record-keeping were considered refined domestic arts. Finished in a deep black lacquer — a style popularized during the chinoiserie craze of the Georgian and Regency periods — this piece carries the atmospheric patina of genuine age. The curved bonnet top and shapely apron give it a sculptural presence that reads beautifully in a study, entryway, or bedroom setting. The lower drawer with its original brass knobs adds practical storage while maintaining the desk's elegant proportions. A wonderful candidate for restoration or a dramatic statement piece displayed in its current, authentically aged state.
Condition
FairSignificant veneer damage and peeling on the slant-front lid; brass hardware intact; cabriolet legs sturdy; overall paint/lacquer shows heavy wear and chipping
Dimensions
W 24" × H 45" × D 15.5"
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