A rare and exquisite 19th-century mahogany and walnut secrétaire cabinet, featuring a beautifully carved two-tier gallery, carved decorative trim, and rich graining throughout. This rare piece blends storage, display, and writing function into one elegant design, making it perfect for an entryway, study, dining room, or curated antique collection.
The upper portion showcases turned spindle supports and pierced fretwork gallery rails topped with turned finials, ideal for displaying china, bookshelf storage, or decorative accents. The main body includes a full upper drawer with the original ornate eastlake brass pulls, and a drop-front felt lined writing surface that opens to reveal multiple divided storage compartments and small drawers—perfect for organizing stationery or small keepsakes.
Below, a double-door cabinet with a skeleton key pull provides additional storage with a scalloped interior shelf. The piece rests on brass casters, making it easy to move while preserving historical authenticity.
A true statement piece that embodies craftsmanship from its era, complete with beautifully aged patina, lovely grain movement, and period-correct details. Circa 1840-1860.
36 inches wide
19 inches deep
58.75 inches max height, 35 inches tall at the cabinet tabletop
The chest is in excellent original condition with only minor signs of wear; minor scuffs on the main tabletop, a dark ring on the top tier (sits at eye level for most so its not very noticeable), slight discolored areas on the two tiers, the front right caster has been replaced and is a slightly wider wheel, ink stain inside one of the tiny interior drawers.
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