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French 19th Century Louis Philippe Commode | Desk

Offered by: Fireside Antiques

Description
A stunning Louis Philippe mahogany commode with a fold-down secretary desk housed in its top drawer. The drawer fronts are bookmatched, making a striking and symmetrical mahogany pattern. The top drawer / desk front keyhole is encircled with molding details. Opening the writing desk gives the whole a maximum depth of 31-½”, the writing surface height is 31-¼”H. Four drawers with dark wood turned knobs and inlay flank a large pigeon hole for storage are housed inside. The writing surface is inset with a worn bleck leather top decorated with a gold tooled border. All drawers feature functioning locks; two keys are included. Hidden at the bottom of this piece is a large drawer, pulled open by placing your hand just below the front edge of the lower apron. A few minor repairs have been made to the wood, adding to its antique charm. Circa 1870’s. Check out our detailed photos to see all of the antique’s interesting features and current condition.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Louis Philippe
Dealer Reference #:	2160-2
Incollect Reference #:	591682

Dimensions

W.	46.75 in;	H.	38.13 in;	D.	20.25 in;
W.	118.75 cm;	H.	96.85 cm;	D.	51.44 cm;

Message from Seller:

Laura Roland and her mother Susan travel to France, England and Italy in search of one-of-a-kind 18th, 19th and 20th century antique and vintage furniture and accessories. They have built many wonderful European contacts, ship 40 ft containers and do full restoration at their 18,000 sqft showroom in Baton Rouge, LA. Fireside Antiques has been a family-owned business since 1982

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