Antique European Flamed Walnut Secretary Desk Cabinet with Fitted Interior

Antique European secretary desk cabinet in flamed walnut with a fall front writing surface and fitted interior. Research points to a French or German origin, with a later paper transport tag referencing Giessen and Konstanz Bodensee, while the form and construction suggest an earlier continental piece rather than a standard 20th century cabinet. Craze Furniture offers it as a rare storage and writing cabinet with arched crest, paneled doors, brass escutcheons, and a highly figured facade.

Materials and Craftsmanship
Flamed walnut veneer case with paneled upper, fall front, and lower cabinet doors.
Interior fitted with small drawers, open compartments, a central cupboard, and turned ebonized supports.
Arched bonnet top, turned finials, and brass hardware reinforce the continental cabinetmaking character.

Condition
• Very good antique condition
• Upper and lower cabinets open and close properly
• Locks function on all doors except the small interior door
• Fall front writing surface operates properly and is well supported
• Light age appropriate surface wear from use

Dimensions
38 inches wide
19 inches deep
75 inches tall

Design Appeal
A strong choice for a study, library, bedroom, or entry where vertical storage and a concealed workspace matter. The fitted interior and architectural silhouette give it the presence of a statement cabinet with the function of a compact secretary.

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A rare antique secretary with unusual scale, strong figuring, and practical interior storage.

Shipping and Delivery

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