The French terminology "Secretaire a Abattant" literally translates to "folding secretary" or "fall-front desk". The Secretaire a Abbattant's main characteristic is a large front panel or "abattant" which drops down to a near horizontal position to create a writing surface.
Early 19th Century French Charles X Inlaid Hardwood & Marquetry Secretaire a Abattan, in the manner of Jacob-Desmalter. The frieze drawer above...
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Georgian Red Lacquer Japanned Secretaire 18th century, the superstructure having a hidden drawer integrated into the crest, above the fall front re...
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Early 19th Century French Louis Philip Mahogany Secretaire Abattant w/ Marble Top above the fall front with crotch mahogany veneers, opening to rev...
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Antique Classical Biedermeier Karelian Birch Secretary Early 19th Century with a French Polish finish in very good condition. The superstructure co...
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Antique Napoleon III Boule Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Secretaire a Abbatant Circa 1860 of serpentine outline with fall front over four drawers Dimen...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier secretary abattant, circa 1820, having a molded top above a single drawer continuing to the fall front open...
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Dimensions Width - 35-3/4" Depth - 14" Height - 55" With a marble top. Original leather writing surface.
William and Mary Inlaid Walnut Escritoire Desk. Front with burl veneer with inlay band. Late 18th century. Dimensions: 64 1/2" high x 37 1/2" wide ...
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Dimensions Width - 40" Depth - 38" Height - 70"
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