Early 19th Century Country French Secretary

2708-78433 (Click to Inquire About This Item)

38H x 27.5W x 16D

Location: Baton Rouge

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Early 19th Century Country French Secretary was hand-crafted and hand-carved from solid oak in a diminutive size to make it perfect for a cozy niche, in the kitchen to store & perfect recipes, as a student desk, and much more!  Cabriole legs support the casework which features a full size spacious drawer and a drop-down desk surface with a shelf inside.  Hand-carved embellishments appear on the slant front panel, drawer facade, apron and cornerposts and include wildflower wreaths and sprays.  Note the pegged mortise & tenon joinery and hand-chamfered panels.  Lovingly sculpted using time-honored techniques and tools handed down from generation to generation!
Circa early 1800s
Measures 38H x 27.5W x 16D; desk surface is 29.5H